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AK03 PXN

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,625 mi
Last recorded112,625 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 PXN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2013 112,625 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 25 Mar 2013 112,625 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 Apr 2012 101,559 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 101,553 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 90,942 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 90,938 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 82,425 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 2 Feb 2009 69,868 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 58,469 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)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 43,093 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 32,516 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 PXN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PXN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK03 PXN registered?

AK03 PXN is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 March 2003.

Is AK03 PXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK03 PXN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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