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AK52 ZLV

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,667 mi
Last recorded113,667 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2015 113,667 miles

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

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)

advise o/s/f inner sidewall beginning to perish.

Fail 8 Jan 2015 113,650 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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)

advise o/s/f inner sidewall beginning to perish.

Pass 8 Jan 2014 107,175 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 7 Jan 2014 107,165 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 98,440 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 90,045 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 90,045 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 80,246 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 70,165 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 70,165 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 58,099 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 56,225 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 56,225 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 42,265 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 28,436 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 ZLV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZLV, 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 ZLV registered?

AK52 ZLV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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