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AK03 BZR

2003 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

132,199 mi
Last recorded132,199 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 BZR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2015 132,199 miles

front and rear suspension coil springs corroded

nearside front tyre tread is low on inner edge

Fail 17 Nov 2015 132,199 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front and rear suspension coil springs corroded

nearside front tyre tread is low on inner edge

turbo pipe to intercooler is split

Pass 17 Oct 2014 120,566 miles

front brake discs and pads worn

Fail 17 Oct 2014 120,566 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

brake fluid low

front brake discs and pads worn

Pass 18 Oct 2013 109,236 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded and worn

rear suspension coil springs are corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2013 109,236 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs slightly corroded and worn

nearside and offside front tyre treads are low and perished in the treads

offside rear tyre tread is low and worn unevenly

rear suspension coil springs are corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2012 99,340 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 88,823 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 78,084 miles

advise child seats fitted to both rear seatbelts

Pass 3 Nov 2009 66,438 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Nov 2008 57,406 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Sep 2007 48,532 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 43,258 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 31,988 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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AK03 BZR is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2003 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 70,585 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK03 BZR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Focus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AK03 BZR registered?

AK03 BZR is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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