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AK52 ZWV

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,640 mi
Last recorded106,640 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 ZWV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 106,640 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread

Pass 12 Apr 2018 105,756 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 103,521 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 96,050 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 90,628 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 90,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 87,882 miles

Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of offside and nearside rear seatbelts

Heat shield above rear exhaust section insecure

Offside rear tyre has a shallow split in inner wall

Fail 20 Dec 2013 87,880 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of offside and nearside rear seatbelts

Heat shield above rear exhaust section insecure

Offside rear tyre has a shallow split in inner wall

Pass 11 Dec 2012 78,655 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 5 Dec 2011 71,553 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 71,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 64,628 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 57,219 miles

oil leak around sump

Pass 18 Dec 2008 49,360 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 40,973 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 40,973 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 32,225 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 21,618 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 ZWV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,989cc 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 ZWV, 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 ZWV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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