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AK52 ZZA

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,078 mi
Last recorded115,078 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 115,078 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2017 115,078 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 109,595 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

exhaust heat shield

Fail 10 Oct 2016 109,595 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust heat shield

Pass 21 Sep 2015 100,504 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 93,630 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 93,630 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 83,668 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2013 83,668 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust heat shield loose

front discs corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2012 75,728 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 75,728 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 65,287 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 6 Oct 2011 65,287 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 58,309 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 58,309 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 49,949 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2009 49,949 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 37,974 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 34,217 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 26,132 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 ZZA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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