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AK03 RXU

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

107,662 mi
Last recorded107,662 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 RXU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 107,662 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside oil level low

Pass 23 Jan 2015 102,605 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 96,631 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 83,575 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 83,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 69,166 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2012 69,166 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 57,579 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 36,940 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside steering rack gaitor twisted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 17,853 miles

Nail in front tyre

chip in windscreen outside zone A less than 40mm

o/s/r tyre 3mm and perished

Fail 27 Jan 2009 17,853 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nail in front tyre

chip in windscreen outside zone A less than 40mm

o/s/r tyre 3mm and perished

Pass 15 Jan 2008 35,253 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 19,485 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 15,717 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 RXU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol 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 RXU, 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 RXU registered?

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

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The MOT history for AK03 RXU 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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