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AK03 RDV

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

191,126 mi
Last recorded191,126 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 191,126 miles

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

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

door bottoms corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2016 181,883 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and floor area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and floor area (2.4.A.3)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 30 Dec 2016 181,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and floor area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and floor area (2.4.A.3)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Jan 2016 189,830 miles

Oil leak?

Smell of diesel, no leaks evident.

Fail 12 Jan 2016 189,884 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Oil leak?

Smell of diesel, no leaks evident.

Pass 9 Jan 2015 150,331 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust secure

Pass 30 Dec 2013 138,089 miles

nearside front tyre has small bulge on outer wall

Fail 30 Dec 2013 138,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre has small bulge on outer wall

Pass 7 Jan 2013 83,387 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside 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 Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 114,696 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 114,696 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2011 103,875 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 103,875 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 91,020 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 79,910 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 68,021 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 52,788 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 40,301 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 RDV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RDV, 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 RDV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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