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AK03 CKN

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

170,190 mi
Last recorded170,190 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 CKN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 170,190 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front coil spring not seated right

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 170,120 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front coil spring not seated correctly possibly wrong spring fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 163,135 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 143,160 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 127,895 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 127,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 116,768 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 110,783 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 110,779 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 68,464 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 62,249 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 55,617 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 51,919 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 45,158 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 39,970 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 33,876 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 27,364 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 21,243 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 CKN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CKN, 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 CKN is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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