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AK03 EFH

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

109,626 mi
Last recorded109,626 miles
Recorded on8 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 EFH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2021 109,626 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 106,010 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 102,488 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 102,480 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 97,682 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 97,678 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 94,470 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 88,207 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 81,124 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 75,366 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 68,178 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 61,767 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside rear tyre perished

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 25 Mar 2011 58,281 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 58,272 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2010 54,494 miles

front brake discs

front brake pads very low , offside front inner

Pass 16 Mar 2009 50,622 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 47,201 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 43,441 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 39,974 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 EFH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 EFH, 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 EFH is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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