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AK03 BZU

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

138,068 mi
Last recorded138,068 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 BZU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 138,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

brake pipes have been greased

Fail 2 Mar 2016 138,067 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

brake pipes have been greased

Pass 23 Jul 2015 133,960 miles

exhaust heat plate is loose

grease on brake pipes

Fail 9 Jul 2015 133,665 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust heat plate is loose

grease on brake pipes

Pass 23 Jul 2014 123,115 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 113,289 miles

Oil leak

slight deterioration on the exhaust system

Fail 24 Jul 2013 113,289 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

slight deterioration on the exhaust system

Pass 25 Jul 2012 96,281 miles

head light washers faulty

Pass 8 Jul 2011 77,248 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 62,109 miles

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

front brake disc/s slightly worn

Pass 6 Jul 2009 49,551 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 42,797 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 34,797 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 23,603 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 BZU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol 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 BZU, 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 BZU registered?

AK03 BZU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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