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AK03 SRU

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,919 mi
Last recorded87,919 miles
Recorded on24 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2013 87,919 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 98,181 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 87,886 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Mar 2012 84,602 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion underside of car in places

exhaust system corroded

front and rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated

rear brake discs corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 16 Mar 2012 84,602 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion underside of car in places

exhaust system corroded

front and rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated

rear brake discs corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 5 Mar 2011 76,825 miles

front brake discs worn

osf tyre worn on inner edge

osr tyre tread close to limit

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 6 Mar 2010 68,149 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 60,379 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 51,511 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 44,299 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 44,299 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2006 35,933 miles

nail in tyre

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 SRU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SRU, 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 SRU registered?

AK03 SRU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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