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AK03 SKX

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

122,025 mi
Last recorded122,025 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 SKX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 122,025 miles

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

oil leak

p/s +fuel pipes corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2016 122,025 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

oil leak

p/s +fuel pipes corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2015 117,243 miles

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

both sides front to rear brake pipes corroded

front brake disc's corroded/deteriorated

Fail 17 Apr 2015 117,243 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

both sides front to rear brake pipes corroded

front brake disc's corroded/deteriorated

Pass 16 Apr 2014 111,439 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

brake pipes corroded/covered

Fail 14 Apr 2014 111,439 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

brake pipes corroded/covered

Pass 20 Apr 2013 106,721 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front to raer brake pipes slightly corroded and have been sprayed over

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2013 106,721 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front to raer brake pipes slightly corroded and have been sprayed over

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2012 97,399 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2012 97,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2011 86,144 miles

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

Oil leak

front to rear brake pipes have been sprayed over and are slightly corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2011 86,144 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

front to rear brake pipes have been sprayed over and are slightly corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2010 75,095 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2010 75,095 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2009 64,085 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

cover under engine/gearbox threfore could not check items that are situated in/around these areas

Fail 15 Apr 2009 64,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

cover under engine/gearbox threfore could not check items that are situated in/around these areas

Pass 31 Mar 2008 51,035 miles

wipers very slightly smearing

Fail 31 Mar 2008 51,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

wipers very slightly smearing

Pass 6 Apr 2007 38,285 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 23,631 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 SKX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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

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