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AO03 TKT

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

112,571 mi
Last recorded112,571 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 TKT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2015 112,571 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 134,850 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 134,591 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 126,472 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine has oil leak

rear coil springs rusty

Fail 4 Mar 2013 126,329 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine has oil leak

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 5 Mar 2012 117,956 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 117,955 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs heavily worn

front pads worn

nsf tyre worn

stonechip windscreen

Pass 18 Aug 2010 99,240 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 81,638 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 81,638 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 69,058 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 1 Jul 2008 69,058 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 53,529 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 33,310 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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AO03 TKT 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 64.3%.

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 AO03 TKT, 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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AO03 TKT is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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