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AK52 ZTM

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,357 mi
Last recorded150,357 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2018 150,357 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 139,614 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion front part of sill,slightly corroded but no holed (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 132,300 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 125,111 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 118,875 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 118,865 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 11,238 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 99,237 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 86,653 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 86,653 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 77,558 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 67,355 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 58,219 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 58,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 47,510 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 33,259 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)

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

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 ZTM 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 75%.

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 ZTM, 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 ZTM registered?

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

Is AK52 ZTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK52 ZTM shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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