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AK52 MVG

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,815 mi
Last recorded105,815 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 MVG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 105,815 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Nearside sill corroded- not excessive at time of test!!

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend both rear tyres replaced 2-3000 miles!! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 103,167 miles

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 10 Jan 2017 100,412 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst!! carried out temp, repair!! (7.1.2)

Rear subframe/wishbones corroded!

both rear tyres tread pattern wearing out of shape!!

Fail 10 Jan 2017 100,412 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst!! carried out temp, repair!! (7.1.2)

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

Rear subframe/wishbones corroded!

both rear tyres tread pattern wearing out of shape!!

Pass 8 Jan 2016 96,965 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 96,965 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 93,540 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre exhaust bracket corroded

rear sub frame/suspension arms corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2014 90,138 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 81,557 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 81,557 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 74,641 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 67,306 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 60,459 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 60,459 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 56,133 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 47,679 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 37,507 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 30,740 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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AK52 MVG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AK52 MVG, 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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AK52 MVG is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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