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AK03 RVP

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

118,989 mi
Last recorded118,989 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 RVP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2016 118,989 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2016 118,989 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 116,150 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

eml light on

Fail 20 Jun 2015 116,150 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

eml light on

Pass 3 Jun 2014 110,250 miles

e.m.l. light on

Fail 2 Jun 2014 110,250 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

e.m.l. light on

Fail 2 May 2014 110,236 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

osr camber alignment needs adjustment

Pass 26 Nov 2012 98,553 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 98,553 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 96,218 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 96,212 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

knocking when rocking the steering

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2011 90,160 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 76,702 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 1 Apr 2010 76,697 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Apr 2009 63,936 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 51,753 miles

Drivers seat will not tilt.

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 39,416 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2007 39,277 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 26,820 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 26,820 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 RVP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 RVP, 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 RVP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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