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AK03 VNY

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

100,749 mi
Last recorded100,749 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 VNY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2018 100,749 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 82,332 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front of offside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 26 May 2017 82,330 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front of offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 19 May 2016 77,359 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2015 74,123 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 May 2015 74,123 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 71,879 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 71,879 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 70,578 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 68,387 miles

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

offside outer sill corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2012 68,387 miles

Centre Stop lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2011 63,860 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has a cut on the inner edge of the tread

Pass 27 Mar 2010 57,114 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 52,322 miles

exhaust flexible joint rattles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

handbrake travel high

slight spiltting to offside rear raduis arm bush

Pass 6 Mar 2008 45,507 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 32,573 miles

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

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

REAR TYRE WALLS PERISHED

Pass 31 Mar 2006 22,933 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 VNY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VNY, 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 VNY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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