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AK03 RYW

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

39,732 mi
Last recorded39,732 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 39,732 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

SURFACE RUST STARTING ON N/S/R & O/S/R & O/S/F STEAL BRAKE PIPES

Pass 8 Nov 2018 37,921 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 27,643 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2017 27,643 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 13,497 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 8 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2015 119,778 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 97,782 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 93,663 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 93,663 miles

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 88,306 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 88,306 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 78,008 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 69,133 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 57,894 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear, offside rear and nearside front tyres are perished

sump is very rusty

water damage to front and rear number plates

Pass 29 Aug 2008 48,009 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 36,711 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 24,141 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 20,895 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 RYW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol 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 RYW, 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 RYW registered?

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

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The MOT history for AK03 RYW shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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