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AK03 RKN

2003 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

91,711 mi
Last recorded91,711 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 RKN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 91,711 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

steering/ suspension has ply

under body slightly corroded/side sills corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2016 89,791 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

steering / suspension has play

whole underside / all underside components slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2015 79,930 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 68,367 miles

body slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2013 54,400 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 42,205 miles

n/s/f fog light glass cracked

rear brake discs inner faces corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2011 34,855 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 26,879 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 20,557 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 29 Jul 2008 13,472 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 7,683 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 17,837 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 17,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 13,599 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 RKN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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

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