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AK03 LFR

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

160,771 mi
Last recorded160,771 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 LFR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 160,771 miles

all 4 tyres wearing on inner edge

some corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 4 May 2018 160,771 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

all 4 tyres wearing on inner edge

some corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 24 May 2017 150,560 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2017 150,381 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 145,164 miles

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

parking brake requirements only just met 17%

Pass 15 Nov 2014 138,369 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 133,188 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 127,671 miles

Oil leak

Some corrosion on front brake discs.

Some damage to both N/S doors.

Pass 21 Oct 2011 103,927 miles

brake pedal ruber worn

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 78,971 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 47,396 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 15,565 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 11,344 miles

N/S/R Tyre worn to 3mm.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 5,129 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 29,657 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 LFR is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LFR, 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 LFR is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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