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AK52 ZFC

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,497 mi
Last recorded129,497 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 ZFC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 129,497 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 129,497 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 122,948 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 119,403 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 119,403 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 112,952 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 107,410 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2021 107,408 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2020 103,461 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 98,254 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 89,459 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 86,176 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 74,628 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 64,767 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 56,005 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 51,331 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 49,876 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 48,343 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 47,292 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 45,607 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 39,264 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 39,264 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 31,645 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 23,637 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 ZFC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZFC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK52 ZFC registered?

AK52 ZFC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 January 2003.

Is AK52 ZFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK52 ZFC shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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