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AK03 RBF

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

52,633 mi
Last recorded52,633 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 RBF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 52,633 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 52,633 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2017 46,847 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 43,698 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 40,114 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 36,254 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 33,460 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 31,016 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 31,016 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 21,442 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2010 11,817 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 11,817 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 10 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 72,244 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 58,973 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 40,526 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)

Fail 8 Mar 2006 40,526 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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)

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 RBF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RBF, 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 RBF registered?

AK03 RBF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is AK03 RBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK03 RBF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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