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AK03 LGE

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

56,311 mi
Last recorded56,311 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2019 56,311 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2017 50,972 miles

General corrosion on underside of vehicle

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Sill panal (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Door rusty at bottom

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

Offside Front Mirror body damaged

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

coil spring corroded All 4 springs very rusty (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 50,972 miles

General corrosion on underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Sill panal (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Door rusty at bottom

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

Offside Front Mirror body damaged

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

coil spring corroded All 4 springs very rusty (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 46,554 miles

Coolent level low

General corrosion on underside of vehicle

Kat lazy to operate

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

O s f door mirror body broken

Offside Rear Age cracking on sidewall

Petrol tank shield broken

Tail gate struts worn

coil spring corroded All 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 42,239 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 34,292 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight corrosion front subframe

surface corrosion various parts and components

Pass 18 Nov 2013 23,921 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 15,259 miles

front brake discs are slightly worn and pitted on inside

Pass 23 Nov 2011 6,570 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 4,455 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 1,360 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 21,347 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 17,804 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 14,139 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 10,643 miles

alot of handbrake lever travel

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

wipers do not always cancel

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 LGE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc 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 LGE, 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 LGE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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