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AK03 ZZT

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

156,937 mi
Last recorded156,937 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 ZZT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 156,937 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 149,957 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 143,070 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear 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 26 Aug 2016 135,913 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine mangement lamp on

nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 20 Aug 2016 135,732 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

centre exhaust hangers corroded

engine mangement lamp on

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 22 Aug 2015 128,961 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

engine managment lamp on

Pass 28 Aug 2014 121,696 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front & rear tyre sizes 215/40/17,n/s front tyre approx 20% worn,n/s rear tyre approx 3/4 worn,o/s rear tyre approx 1/2 worn,o/s front tyre approx 20% worn,n/s front & rear tyres have outside marked on outer walls.

o/s front tyre has rotation marked on outer wall correctly fitted,vehicle has a temporary use only spare wheel-tyre approx 1/2 worn,underbody slight rust in places,petrol fuel filler pipes rusty

service brake efficiency 67%,parking brake efficiency 24%,rear brakes adjust,slight pull to right on front brakes

Fail 28 Aug 2014 121,696 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front & rear tyre sizes 215/40/17,n/s front tyre approx 20% worn,n/s rear tyre approx 3/4 worn,o/s rear tyre approx 1/2 worn,o/s front tyre approx 20% worn,n/s front & rear tyres have outside marked on outer walls.

o/s front tyre has rotation marked on outer wall correctly fitted,vehicle has a temporary use only spare wheel-tyre approx 1/2 worn,underbody slight rust in places,petrol fuel filler pipes rusty

service brake efficiency 67%,parking brake efficiency 24%,rear brakes adjust,slight pull to right on front brakes

Pass 30 Aug 2013 113,766 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 104,469 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2012 104,469 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 93,950 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2011 93,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 81,178 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 69,773 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 58,015 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 25 Mar 2006 399,870 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 ZZT is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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