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AK03 RVW

2003 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

186,138 mi
Last recorded186,138 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 RVW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 186,138 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2015 186,024 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front springs corroded

front tyres different size to rear

front tyres wearing low

Pass 28 Jan 2015 181,130 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 178,081 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 177,974 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 166,195 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 166,195 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 150,338 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 133,349 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 117,668 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 101,258 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 87,654 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 67,519 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 48,289 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 RVW is a 2003 Ford Focus in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RVW, 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 RVW registered?

AK03 RVW is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is AK03 RVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK03 RVW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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