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AK03 SKJ

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

142,607 mi
Last recorded142,607 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 142,607 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 95,728 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 92,093 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 92,093 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 86,332 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by lower bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion on rear suspension

Fail 4 Dec 2018 86,332 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by lower bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

general corrosion on rear suspension

Pass 24 Nov 2017 79,340 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)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 79,340 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 6 Dec 2016 121,783 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 121,775 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brakes sticking slightly

Pass 30 Oct 2015 114,584 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 114,584 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 109,551 miles

O/S CV boot small hole. Rear trailing arms front bushes (especially O/S one) deterrating. Rear spring coils corroding

Fail 28 Nov 2014 109,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S CV boot small hole. Rear trailing arms front bushes (especially O/S one) deterrating. Rear spring coils corroding

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 104,185 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Nov 2013 104,185 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Nov 2012 98,175 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 98,175 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 92,051 miles

Coolant leak

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2010 78,780 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 11 Mar 2010 71,326 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 61,646 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 52,059 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 41,290 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 31,339 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 SKJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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