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AK03 RXP

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

111,668 mi
Last recorded111,668 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 111,668 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 111,664 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both rear axle arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 107,713 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 107,713 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 102,394 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 102,394 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2019 98,622 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust box skin corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2018 92,206 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 92,206 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 85,952 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 79,731 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 73,795 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2014 68,047 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 61,250 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 56,981 miles

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)

v/slight age cracking rear tyres

wiper rubbers slight splitting

Pass 8 Nov 2011 50,081 miles

front and rear coil springs at top slightly corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2010 44,244 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 30,296 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 19,995 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 RXP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RXP, 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 RXP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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