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AK03 PZW

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

10,721 mi
Last recorded10,721 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2013 10,721 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s front tyre wearing bit low outer edge, front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 8 Oct 2013 10,721 miles

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

o/s front tyre wearing bit low outer edge, front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 12 Oct 2012 5,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2012 5,214 miles

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2011

front and rear brake discs bit lipped

Fail 6 Oct 2011 67,220 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

front and rear brake discs bit lipped

Pass 14 Oct 2010 61,385 miles

brake fluid level low

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 23 Oct 2009 53,804 miles

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

front brake discs in poor condition, water leak t/stat .housing,overheating

Pass 14 Oct 2008 46,300 miles

rear tyres beginning to perish

Pass 22 Oct 2007 34,417 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f tyre has cut in side wall

Fail 22 Oct 2007 34,417 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre has cut in side wall

Pass 3 Nov 2006 24,150 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 12,312 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 PZW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 PZW, 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 PZW is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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