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AK03 CKV

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

187,998 mi
Last recorded187,998 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2012 187,998 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 8 Aug 2012 187,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 170,259 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs faces corroded !

Fail 10 Aug 2011 170,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs faces corroded !

Pass 9 Aug 2010 148,562 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 117,053 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 94,614 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 61,929 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2006 30,258 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 CKV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CKV, 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 CKV registered?

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

Is AK03 CKV safe to buy?

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