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AK03 LGU

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

127,161 mi
Last recorded127,161 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2019 127,161 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 116,642 miles

EML ON

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

Front exhaust flexi pipe mesh damaged but not leaking

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak gear box ()

Pass 12 May 2017 106,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 May 2016 95,687 miles

Both Front and Rear coil springs corroded

Engine management light showing a fault on dash

Pass 24 Apr 2015 85,010 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 75,046 miles

Both front tyres wearing from outter edges

Exhaust system corroded

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

N/s/f tyre getting close to legal limit

O/s/r tyre worn to legal limit

Oil leak

Rear anti-rollbar corroded

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight play on n/s/f inner rack

Slight play on n/s/f stablizer link

Pass 30 Apr 2013 66,573 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 66,573 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2012 59,621 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 44,139 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 27,439 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 9,833 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 3,607 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 1,583 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 19,896 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 LGU 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 93.3%.

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

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