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AK03 CBU

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

121,357 mi
Last recorded121,357 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 CBU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2015 121,357 miles

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

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

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

all metal brake pipes corroded

under body corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2014 111,181 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 104,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 104,537 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 97,309 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 87,189 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 87,189 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 75,590 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 66,205 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 66,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

brake warning light stays on & ABS light flickers occasionally

Pass 10 Mar 2009 62,603 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 62,603 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 52,880 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 42,475 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 34,634 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 CBU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CBU, 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 CBU registered?

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

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