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AK03 SDV

2003 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

35,154 mi
Last recorded35,154 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 SDV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2015 35,154 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2015 35,316 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2014 16,080 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 16,080 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Mar 2014 15,333 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs worn/corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Apr 2013 9,251 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 2,019 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 2,019 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 125,882 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag light on

nearside and offside rear suspension springs are corroding at bottoms

Fail 7 Apr 2011 125,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag light on

nearside and offside rear suspension springs are corroding at bottoms

Pass 24 Apr 2010 117,229 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 109,885 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 102,741 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 102,741 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 97,446 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Apr 2007 97,446 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 92,100 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 92,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Unable to fully inspect fuel,steering and suspension systems,Upper and lower engine covers fitted.

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 SDV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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