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AK03 LHE

2003 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

152,229 mi
Last recorded152,229 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 LHE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2015 152,229 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 135,019 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 132,202 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 132,124 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 124,902 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 117,326 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 104,616 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 91,731 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 87,843 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 81,877 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 76,906 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2006 62,989 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 LHE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LHE, 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 LHE registered?

AK03 LHE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 May 2003.

Is AK03 LHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK03 LHE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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