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AK52 ZWA

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

225,215 mi
Last recorded225,215 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2020 225,215 miles

Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 208,416 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 208,416 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 188,417 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 182,428 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 173,053 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 173,053 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 160,906 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 151,631 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 141,531 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 129,350 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 117,302 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 106,317 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 96,173 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 84,870 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 80,578 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 80,578 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 56,859 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 ZWA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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