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AK03 VPA

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,314 mi
Last recorded103,314 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 VPA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 103,314 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 96,348 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 91,435 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 85,291 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 81,678 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 79,168 miles
Fail 5 May 2012 79,168 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 70,147 miles

Brake pedal rubber deteriorating

Rear wiper deteriorating

Pass 20 Apr 2010 65,014 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 57,085 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly on inner tread edge

sealing washer fuel cap slightly deteriorated

Fail 16 Apr 2009 57,073 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly on inner tread edge

sealing washer fuel cap slightly deteriorated

Fail 7 Apr 2009 56,949 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 41,698 miles

sump weak and slight weep

Pass 10 Apr 2007 32,101 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 23,914 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 VPA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VPA, 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 VPA is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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