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AK52 ZTE

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,619 mi
Last recorded119,619 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 ZTE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2016 119,619 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 112,346 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2014 105,121 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Wiper blades poor condition.

Pass 21 Oct 2014 105,121 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Wiper blades poor condition.

Pass 25 Oct 2013 97,924 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 90,414 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 79,825 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing.

Fail 6 Jul 2010 69,291 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 69,291 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 60,982 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 52,488 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 51,590 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 37,717 miles

all brake pads low

Pass 3 Jan 2006 27,427 miles

near side front tyre worn to limit on outer edge

off side front tyre worn near to wear bars

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 ZTE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 ZTE, 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 ZTE registered?

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

Is AK52 ZTE safe to buy?

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