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AK03 SYH

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

117,074 mi
Last recorded117,074 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2016 117,074 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower wing corroded out side prescribed area

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

oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2016 117,074 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Lower wing corroded out side prescribed area

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

oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2015 105,363 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 105,363 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 93,240 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 76,771 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 69,499 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 62,838 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 57,353 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 50,536 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 43,677 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 38,305 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 31,114 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 SYH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel 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 SYH, 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 SYH is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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