MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,273 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
slight wear/play detected in steering rack assembly
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
slight wear/ play detected in steering rack assembly
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.
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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
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.
Nearside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Ford Focus?
Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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