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AK03 ZKX

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

141,213 mi
Last recorded141,213 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 141,213 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 135,201 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 130,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 122,866 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 122,865 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2018 119,016 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2018 119,016 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 113,473 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arms front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 113,473 miles

Stop lamp not working centre (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arms front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 107,281 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 106,979 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 102,732 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)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 102,678 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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 18 Mar 2014 96,425 miles

centre high level stop lamp not working

Fail 13 Mar 2014 96,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

centre high level stop lamp not working

Pass 20 Mar 2013 87,054 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 78,855 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 68,348 miles

all metal brake pipes by brake hoses starting to show signs of corrision

coolant leak from coolant housing

front brakes slightly out of balance not increasing at same rate

nsr slightly out of shape

nsr tyre slighty out of shape

slightly oil leak from engine

small cut in osf tyre outter side wall not showing cords

Pass 22 Mar 2010 58,279 miles

both front tyres slightly out of shape and tread feathering

Pass 13 Mar 2009 53,582 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 47,360 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 38,943 miles

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge.

Pass 9 Mar 2006 25,741 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 ZKX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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