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AK52 ZZW

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

71,484 mi
Last recorded71,484 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 ZZW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 71,484 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 70,579 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 70,564 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 70,122 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 69,624 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 68,925 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 68,817 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 65,944 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 61,859 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 60,572 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 60,525 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides clips missing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 59,514 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 59,514 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 59,057 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 54,292 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wheel arch liners fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 25 Aug 2011 53,325 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 53,325 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 50,244 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Jul 2010 50,244 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jul 2009 45,848 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 24 Jun 2009 45,848 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 33,415 miles

both rear brake discs rusty

both rear tyres worn to limits and on inner edges

n/s door mirror cracked

Pass 14 Jun 2007 13,535 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 13,421 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 13,421 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 10,874 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 ZZW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 ZZW, 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 ZZW registered?

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

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The MOT history for AK52 ZZW shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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