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AK03 COA

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

80,373 mi
Last recorded80,373 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 COA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2015 80,373 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 73,124 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

clutch slave pipe corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2014 73,122 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

clutch slave pipe corroded

Pass 8 May 2013 69,425 miles

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

engine management warning light lit.

hydraulic clutch pipe at N/S inner wing has ssigns of corrosion

oil leak, possibly from seal at N/S drive shaft from gearbox

Fail 7 May 2013 69,425 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

engine management warning light lit.

hydraulic clutch pipe at N/S inner wing has ssigns of corrosion

oil leak, possibly from seal at N/S drive shaft from gearbox

Pass 21 May 2012 62,279 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 55,717 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all discs corroded on face

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

engine managment light on dash

Fail 28 Apr 2011 55,717 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all discs corroded on face

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

engine managment light on dash

Pass 21 Apr 2010 49,988 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 40,753 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 40,753 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)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 34,674 miles

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

front wiper blades worn

Pass 23 Jan 2008 34,674 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 28,508 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 19,951 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 COA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol 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 COA, 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 COA is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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