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AK52 SVL

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

129,329 mi
Last recorded129,329 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 SVL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2018 129,329 miles

Nearside Front tyre at 2,mm

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear both rear shocks weak

Fail 23 Jan 2018 129,315 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre at 2,mm

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear both rear shocks weak

Pass 13 Jan 2017 115,955 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 115,949 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake bind (3.5.1k)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 105,791 miles

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

front hanger broken but system supported

Fail 29 Dec 2015 195,791 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired not fixed rubbing wheel rim (3.6.A.3)

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

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

front hanger broken but system supported

Pass 2 Jan 2015 98,940 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2015 98,940 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

FRONT BRAKE NOISE

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 89,913 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 82,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 82,642 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 75,366 miles

FRONT PADS ARE HALF WORN

N/S/F & O/S/F BRAKE DISCS ARE STARTING TO WEAR ON INNER

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

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

SURFACE RUST STARTING ON REAR DISCS

Pass 23 Dec 2010 66,743 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)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 57,200 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 47,669 miles

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)

Fail 31 Dec 2008 47,669 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 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)

Fail 4 Jan 2008 24,662 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 24,662 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 18,618 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 13,755 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 SVL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AK52 SVL, 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 AK52 SVL registered?

AK52 SVL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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