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AK03 RKV

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,650 mi
Last recorded66,650 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 RKV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2018 66,650 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

off side ,front and rear doors damaged

under tray fitted

underside rear slightly corroded

Pass 1 May 2017 65,606 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

offside drivers and passenger door dented

Pass 2 May 2016 64,111 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush TOP MOUNTING (2.7.4)

OIL LEAK

REAR BUMPER INSECURE

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 59,290 miles

driver door and off side passenger door dented.

Fail 9 Sep 2014 59,286 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

driver door and off side passenger door dented.

Pass 1 Nov 2013 49,891 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 1 Nov 2013 49,891 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 46,392 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 37,951 miles

Inter cooler pipe split.

Fail 10 Aug 2011 37,951 miles

Inter cooler pipe split.

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 30,229 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 29,145 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 28,753 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 13,651 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 64,334 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 RKV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RKV, 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 RKV registered?

AK03 RKV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 April 2003.

Is AK03 RKV safe to buy?

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