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AK03 TPF

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

104,027 mi
Last recorded104,027 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 TPF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 104,027 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general under body corrosion

Pass 22 Jun 2017 98,061 miles

corrosion front and rear suspension components

corrosion rear inner sills/arches

offside front shocker damp

offside rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 16 Jun 2017 98,018 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

corrosion front and rear suspension components

corrosion rear inner sills/arches

offside front shocker damp

offside rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 1 Jun 2016 86,651 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2016 86,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

oil level low

Pass 5 Jun 2015 75,676 miles

Both front tyres scrubbing on inner edges.

Fail 4 Jun 2015 75,676 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front tyres scrubbing on inner edges.

Pass 5 Jul 2014 65,790 miles

top power steering pipe rotting and damp

Fail 4 Jul 2014 65,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

top power steering pipe rotting and damp

Pass 25 Jun 2013 54,247 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 54,247 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2013 53,773 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

oil sump corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2012 52,191 miles

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

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 17 Jan 2011 50,238 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 50,136 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 44,711 miles

Brake pipes greased

Dampness on power steering rack

Front and rear brake discs corroded

General underbody corrossion

Play in steering rack

Fail 4 Jan 2010 44,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pipes greased

Dampness on power steering rack

Front and rear brake discs corroded

General underbody corrossion

Play in steering rack

Pass 26 Jul 2008 33,864 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 28,741 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 15,337 miles

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

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

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 TPF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 TPF, 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 TPF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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