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AK03 CNC

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

168,200 mi
Last recorded168,200 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2015 168,200 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 161,069 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 161,069 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 152,232 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 152,232 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 140,685 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 131,818 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 125,065 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 111,556 miles

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 24 Aug 2009 111,556 miles

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

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

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 29 Sep 2008 98,902 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 81,997 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 60,789 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 53,933 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 53,933 miles

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

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 CNC 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 CNC, 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 CNC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 March 2003.

Is AK03 CNC safe to buy?

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