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AK52 ZYD

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

125,972 mi
Last recorded125,972 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 ZYD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 125,972 miles

both rear inner sills rusty

front and rear subframes rusty

Pass 24 Feb 2017 124,851 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

both rear tyres cracking

covers fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2016 123,727 miles

both front tyre edges slightly worn

Pass 27 Feb 2015 122,457 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2014 120,768 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2013 115,374 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 110,543 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 102,943 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Feb 2011 102,943 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 93,606 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 86,878 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 73,803 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 59,482 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 50,158 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 ZYD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 ZYD, 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 ZYD registered?

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

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