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AK03 UZX

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

74,324 mi
Last recorded74,324 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 UZX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2020 74,324 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded and hold (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both rear inner sills corroded

front tyres worn uneven

head light lenses deteriorated

rear tyres perished

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4 corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside dip slightly odd pattern

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

all rear suspension corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2019 73,496 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil leak poss n/s shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

UNABLE TO CHECK N/S OUTER SILL PLATE WELDING DUE TO BEEN FILLED OVER AND PAINTED

both rear tyres perished and splitting in tread

front tyres worn uneven

rear inner sills corroding

Fail 12 Aug 2019 73,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle catching plastic inner wing (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded and hold (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded and hold (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil leak poss n/s shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres perished and splitting in tread

front tyres worn uneven

rear inner sills corroding

Pass 16 Aug 2018 72,437 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive poss n/s drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 72,435 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear by tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Front disc corroded inner face badly

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive poss n/s drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear discs corroded and worn

both headlight lenses deteriorating

Pass 17 Aug 2017 70,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced starting to effect aim (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced starting to effect aim (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 66,942 miles

Offside Front Inner rack joint slight play

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

both front headlamp lenses starting to fade

front and rear brake discs corroaded inner faces

Fail 8 Aug 2016 66,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Inner rack joint slight play

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

both front headlamp lenses starting to fade

front and rear brake discs corroaded inner faces

Pass 19 Aug 2015 64,229 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint o/s

Fail 18 Aug 2015 64,229 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint o/s

Pass 8 Aug 2014 61,635 miles

Front headlamp beams deterioated

Front wiper blades split

Play in steering rack o/s

o/s/f tyre cracked up on inner edge

Pass 28 May 2013 59,111 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs starting to corroad inner face

rear brake discs starting to corroad inner face

Pass 28 May 2012 55,807 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 53,553 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 51,055 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 46,347 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 42,393 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 39,770 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 33,665 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 UZX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 UZX, 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 UZX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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