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AK03 ZHF

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

77,588 mi
Last recorded77,588 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 ZHF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 77,588 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 77,563 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 77,495 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 77,469 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 77,401 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 77,401 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 76,422 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 75,199 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 71,890 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 68,658 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 66,703 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 66,703 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 59,605 miles

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)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 51,936 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 46,078 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 37,198 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 30,105 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 23,352 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 16,542 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 ZHF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 ZHF, 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 ZHF registered?

AK03 ZHF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 April 2003.

Is AK03 ZHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK03 ZHF shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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