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AK03 UJX

2003 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

208,589 mi
Last recorded208,589 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 UJX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2014 208,589 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 190,181 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 190,998 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 173,529 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 173,109 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

brake pedal rubber split

front to rear brake pipes corroded

heat shield insecure

Pass 19 Feb 2010 151,565 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 151,333 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 129,526 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 129,526 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 105,111 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 53,070 miles

Nearside Rear 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 UJX is a 2003 Ford Focus in White with a 1,753cc diesel 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 UJX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK03 UJX registered?

AK03 UJX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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The MOT history for AK03 UJX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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