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AK03 RWV

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,782 mi
Last recorded89,782 miles
Recorded on4 May 2011
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 RWV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2011 89,782 miles

eye level stop light not working, presenter told tester that eye level stop light had been disconnected due to wiring issue

Pass 10 May 2010 79,794 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 67,355 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 54,381 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 9 May 2008 54,381 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 14 May 2007 44,501 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 31 Mar 2006 31,460 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 RWV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RWV, 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 RWV registered?

AK03 RWV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is AK03 RWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK03 RWV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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