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AK03 OSE

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

73,474 mi
Last recorded73,474 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 OSE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 73,474 miles

Coil spring corroded All four x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Both front brake pipes slight corrosion

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly cracked (0.1 (b))

High level stop lamp 2/5 not working still more than 50%

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre just starting perish - misshapen - starting wear on edge - no cords shown

Offside Front wiper slight smear

Offside Rear Tyre just starting perish - slight misshapen

Rear Both rear seats belts twisted

Rear Both rear trailing arm bushes starting deteriorate

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting deteriorate (0.1 (b))

oil leaks

power steering rack damp - covered in oil

Pass 5 May 2018 64,239 miles

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

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

Offside Front fog light damaged

Oil leak ()

Rear subframe corroded

reverse light damaged

Pass 18 May 2017 62,423 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 May 2016 60,564 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 58,853 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 58,852 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 May 2014 53,920 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 51,961 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 50,670 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 2 Apr 2012 47,643 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 43,353 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2010 38,500 miles

both rear tyre treads just above limit--both front tyre treads uneven wear inner edges--

Pass 28 Mar 2009 33,213 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil leak from around gearbox area

Pass 18 Mar 2008 20,933 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 8,474 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 7,168 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 7,168 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 OSE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 OSE, 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 OSE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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