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AK03 SXB

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,823 mi
Last recorded104,823 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 SXB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2013 104,823 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

child seats fitted to offside and nearside rear seats not allowing a full inspection of adult seatbelts

Fail 5 Mar 2013 104,660 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

child seats fitted to offside and nearside rear seats not allowing a full inspection of adult seatbelts

Pass 2 Mar 2012 93,579 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2012 93,563 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2011 82,478 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 82,478 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Body damage to nearside sill + offside front wing area

Centre stop light not working

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside front wearing inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front inner tyre bald on edge

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 18 Mar 2010

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 62,229 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 62,035 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 50,824 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 38,567 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 26,188 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 SXB is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SXB, 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 SXB registered?

AK03 SXB is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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