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AK03 VOF

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,299 mi
Last recorded123,299 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 VOF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 123,299 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside sill damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 123,299 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside sill damaged

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 117,256 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 117,256 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2017 106,812 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 106,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2016 98,637 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 92,088 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 84,442 miles

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

Sump coroded

Pass 15 Jul 2013 77,069 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 77,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

E.M.L on dash

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 74,182 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Pass 26 Jan 2012 63,743 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre tread weaing unevenly

Pass 4 Feb 2011 53,534 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 42,193 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 42,193 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 35,914 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 28,132 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 22,004 miles

chip in windscreen on passenger side in swept area

Pass 14 Mar 2006 16,539 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 VOF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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