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AK03 DXP

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

14,049 mi
Last recorded14,049 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 DXP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2014 14,049 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 1,984 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 1,938 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 75,812 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

advise reverse light not working

Fail 22 Mar 2012 75,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

advise reverse light not working

Pass 18 Mar 2011 63,441 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2011 63,441 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 41,338 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 40,491 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 32,977 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 25,224 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 16,007 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 16,007 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 DXP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DXP, 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 DXP registered?

AK03 DXP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is AK03 DXP safe to buy?

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