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AK03 RZV

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

57,713 mi
Last recorded57,713 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 57,713 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 55,327 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 55,300 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 53,306 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 51,458 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 51,420 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 47,937 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 47,826 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 46,220 miles

both rear tyres at 3 mm

Fail 13 Feb 2018 46,163 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres at 3 mm

Pass 9 Feb 2017 44,110 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 42,043 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 38,164 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 31,264 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Feb 2013 24,524 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 20 Feb 2012 18,553 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

fog light not working on tow bar at time of test

Pass 17 Feb 2011 9,510 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 1,634 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 97,127 miles

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

Nearside front inner cv boot unclipped.

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 90,926 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 86,436 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 73,613 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 RZV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RZV, 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 RZV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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