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AK03 ULG

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

190,196 mi
Last recorded190,196 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2012 190,196 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 18 Apr 2012 190,195 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 178,069 miles

N/s/r tyre wearing un-even inside edge

rear brake discs slight worn

Fail 19 Apr 2011 178,066 miles

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

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

N/s/r tyre wearing un-even inside edge

rear brake discs slight worn

Pass 21 Apr 2010 161,891 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 153,679 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 153,674 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 130,509 miles

Fuel line under bonnet from fuel filter slightly chaffed.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Apr 2008 130,504 miles

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

Fuel line under bonnet from fuel filter slightly chaffed.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 102,849 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 102,846 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 81,188 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 81,145 miles

Offside Inner Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 ULG 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 53.8%.

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 ULG, 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 ULG registered?

AK03 ULG is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 April 2003.

Is AK03 ULG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK03 ULG shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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