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AK03 COU

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

181,273 mi
Last recorded181,273 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 181,273 miles

slight wear/play detected in steering rack assembly

Fail 23 Jun 2016 181,273 miles

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

slight wear/play detected in steering rack assembly

Pass 17 Jun 2015 174,841 miles

slight wear/ play detected in steering rack assembly

Pass 12 Jun 2014 167,073 miles

slight harshness detected o/s/rear wheel bearing when vehicle jacked & wheel rotated by hand.

slight stiffness detected in steering system but no obvious signs of wear/play in associated components.

Pass 20 Jun 2013 160,589 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 31 May 2012 153,967 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 147,849 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight harshness in n/s/rear wheel bearing

Pass 28 May 2010 144,078 miles

Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

slight wear/play/knock apparent from steering rack assembly - further investigation required.

Pass 25 Jun 2009 133,921 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 133,906 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 108,252 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 107,698 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 82,147 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 82,147 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 51,264 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 COU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue 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 COU, 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 COU registered?

AK03 COU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 March 2003.

Is AK03 COU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK03 COU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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