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AK03 SHX

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

104,329 mi
Last recorded104,329 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 SHX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 104,329 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Sills have been repaired and Undersealed/painted

Fail 30 Jul 2019 104,319 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Sills have been repaired and Undersealed/painted

Pass 7 Aug 2018 100,193 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Aug 2018 100,191 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jun 2017 94,756 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 89,821 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 84,332 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 79,272 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 69,624 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 65,261 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 49,530 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 May 2010 42,122 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 36,743 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 28,278 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 25,242 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 20,141 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 SHX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SHX, 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 SHX registered?

AK03 SHX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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