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AK03 ZZX

2003 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 ZZX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016

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

General corrosion of underside

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside headlamp fixing broken

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 26 Feb 2016

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

General corrosion of underside

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside headlamp fixing broken

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 155,044 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Fail 23 Aug 2012 149,835 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front and offside rear brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

front exhust flexi and rear silencer slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing low on tread and perished/cracked

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge and slightly uneven

rear suspension bushes deteriorated

slight corrosion along both sills

slight roughness in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 23 Aug 2012 149,835 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front and offside rear brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

front exhust flexi and rear silencer slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing low on tread and perished/cracked

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge and slightly uneven

rear suspension bushes deteriorated

slight corrosion along both sills

slight roughness in nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 2 Aug 2011 142,271 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 142,271 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010

front brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 17 Jun 2010

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 21 Jul 2009 126,389 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 112,088 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 24 Jul 2008 112,087 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2007 101,470 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 85,931 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 85,931 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 ZZX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZZX, 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 ZZX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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