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AK03 RVZ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

116,689 mi
Last recorded116,689 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 116,689 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

oil leak

Fail 11 May 2017 116,689 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2016 109,850 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 109,850 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 105,321 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 105,321 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 99,441 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 92,120 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n s r child seat fitted so full inspection of adult belt was not carried out

Fail 15 Mar 2013 92,120 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

n s r child seat fitted so full inspection of adult belt was not carried out

Pass 1 Mar 2012 83,350 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 83,350 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 75,261 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 65,173 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 53,022 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 42,087 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 31,328 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 19,181 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 RVZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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