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AK03 CFF

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,090 mi
Last recorded148,090 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 148,090 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Jul 2017 147,911 miles

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Aug 2016 132,303 miles

rear under side of vehicle going rusty

Fail 12 Aug 2016 132,302 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear under side of vehicle going rusty

Pass 19 Aug 2015 116,487 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Aug 2015 116,487 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 104,662 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust heat shield insecure.

Fail 29 Aug 2013 91,254 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2013 91,254 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2012 75,357 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 75,357 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 70,025 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 64,627 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 59,846 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Oct 2009 59,846 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 56,860 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

aux belt tensioner noisey on start up

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Dec 2008 56,860 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

aux belt tensioner noisey on start up

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 49,314 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 46,590 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 30,163 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 26,276 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 CFF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CFF, 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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AK03 CFF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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