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AK03 LOF

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

106,005 mi
Last recorded106,005 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 LOF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 106,005 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 106,004 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2017 103,232 miles

oil around engine

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2017 103,231 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill (2.4.A.3)

oil around engine

rear coil springs corroded

suspect windscreen washers frozen

Pass 12 Jan 2016 100,278 miles

both sides outer sills surface corrosion

Fail 8 Jan 2016 100,258 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken off (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both sides outer sills surface corrosion

Pass 5 Jan 2015 96,330 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 93,015 miles

rear coil springs corroded.

Fail 8 Jan 2014 93,015 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear coil springs corroded.

Pass 7 Jan 2013 88,510 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leaks

wipers smeary

Fail 7 Jan 2013 88,509 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leaks

wipers smeary

Pass 11 Jan 2012 85,085 miles

dampness around steering rack

deep cuts in n/s/f tyre

engine oil leaks

front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

n/s/r tyre worn unevenly

rear coil springs corroded

slight bind n/s/f wheel

Fail 11 Jan 2012 85,085 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

dampness around steering rack

deep cuts in n/s/f tyre

engine oil leaks

front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

n/s/r tyre worn unevenly

rear coil springs corroded

slight bind n/s/f wheel

Pass 3 Feb 2011 80,570 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 76,916 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 70,541 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 64,623 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 64,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2007 48,551 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 39,135 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 39,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 LOF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LOF, 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 LOF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 April 2003.

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