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AK03 TSX

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

124,820 mi
Last recorded124,820 miles
Recorded on31 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 TSX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2022 124,820 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Two mounts defective but system still secure. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear towing eye bracket heavily corroded

Fail 25 May 2022 124,727 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides outer and offside front inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both sides (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear towing eye bracket heavily corroded

Pass 28 May 2021 118,975 miles

Offside rack end ball joint slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 116,135 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front and rear headlamps slightly misty

Fail 29 May 2020 116,131 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front and rear headlamps slightly misty

Pass 28 May 2019 113,304 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 May 2019 113,188 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 May 2018 107,222 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 May 2017 102,401 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 97,550 miles

Offside Front subframe corrosion developing

Pass 20 May 2015 91,528 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust is corroded

offside wiper blade is split

Fail 20 May 2015 91,528 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust is corroded

offside wiper blade is split

Pass 22 May 2014 85,882 miles

corrosion developing nearside rear brake disc

nearside front tyre wearing low inner edge

nearside rear tyre wearing low outer edge

Pass 23 May 2013 80,274 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 73,465 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 63,863 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2010 55,603 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 48,623 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 42,523 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 30,879 miles

front and rear tyres worn

Pass 5 Apr 2006 15,571 miles

signs of wear rear tyres inside edges

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 TSX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 TSX, 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 TSX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 March 2003.

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