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AK03 ZZJ

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

99,302 mi
Last recorded99,302 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 ZZJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 99,302 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened Ball joint bolt (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 85,792 miles

Central Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush nearside & offside control arms (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush nearside & offside trailing arms (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 85,496 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Nearside & offside trailing arms (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside & offside (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside & offside (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Nearside & offside (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Nearside & offside upper (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 77,848 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 77,848 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 71,899 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 67,065 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 61,884 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 55,592 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 44,065 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 44,065 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 27,956 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 12,934 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 326 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 71,407 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 59,774 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 49,524 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 ZZJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 ZZJ, 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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What year was AK03 ZZJ registered?

AK03 ZZJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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