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AK52 ZGS

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

109,028 mi
Last recorded109,028 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 ZGS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 109,028 miles

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

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

underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 1 Jun 2016 104,564 miles

underbody corrosion in various places

Fail 21 May 2016 104,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 22 May 2015 100,544 miles

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

underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 27 May 2014 96,038 miles

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

underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 30 May 2013 91,192 miles

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

underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 23 May 2012 85,393 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 80,739 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 77,926 miles

Alternator belt perishing.

Coolant leak

Coolant low in expansion bottle.

Coolant on starter.

Exhaust heat shield loose.

N/s/f wing dented,

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Water in o/s/r fog lamp.

Pass 12 Jan 2011 77,926 miles

Alternator belt perishing.

Coolant leak

Coolant low in expansion bottle.

Coolant on starter.

Exhaust heat shield loose.

N/s/f wing dented,

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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Water in o/s/r fog lamp.

Pass 14 Jan 2010 69,321 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear tail gate struts weak?

Water in rear fog lamp.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 15 Jan 2009 60,259 miles

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

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 60,259 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 50,210 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front reg plate slightly detirioated

Pass 19 Jan 2007 36,290 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 25,746 miles

REAR REG/PLATE LETTERING STARTING TO FADE

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 ZGS is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ZGS, 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 ZGS is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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