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AO03 TKN

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

95,476 mi
Last recorded95,476 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 TKN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2016 95,476 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 84,488 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 75,395 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 75,395 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 64,795 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 58,653 miles

both front brake discs are worn/corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2012 58,653 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front brake discs are worn/corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2011 57,971 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 97,971 miles

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

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 23 Nov 2011 97,949 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 17 Nov 2010 55,439 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 50,533 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2009 50,533 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 44,771 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 37,312 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 37,312 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 30,641 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 27,653 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

minor bulge in n/s/r tyre outer wall

pollen filter cowl adrift

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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AO03 TKN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AO03 TKN, 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 AO03 TKN registered?

AO03 TKN is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 May 2003.

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