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AK03 RZD

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,112 mi
Last recorded114,112 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 RZD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2015 114,112 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 110,175 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 110,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 106,440 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 106,439 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 104,144 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 94,697 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)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 85,144 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 85,125 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2009 75,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 75,973 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 65,927 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 55,749 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 44,856 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 RZD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RZD, 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 RZD registered?

AK03 RZD is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 April 2003.

Is AK03 RZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK03 RZD shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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