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AK03 SXS

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

128,812 mi
Last recorded128,812 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 128,812 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2016 128,812 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 121,428 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 121,428 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 111,750 miles

Oil leak

exhaust front flex deteriorated

Pass 2 Jul 2013 104,065 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2012 92,375 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 81,420 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 71,620 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 60,652 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 46,750 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 34,404 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 23,935 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 SXS is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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

Is AK03 SXS safe to buy?

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