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AX03 KKB

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,790 mi
Last recorded166,790 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 KKB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2015 166,790 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Battery loose

Both Front coil springs corroded

Both front brakepipes slightly corroded

Both rear brakepipes slightly corroded

Front exhaust mounting broken

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen scratched

Pass 16 May 2014 160,172 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded and metal mounts

Fail 30 May 2013 149,948 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

exhaust metal mounts/bracket weak corroded

Pass 30 May 2013 149,948 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

exhaust metal mounts/bracket weak corroded

Pass 17 May 2012 138,389 miles

Offside front tyre worn BALD on inside edge.

Pass 4 Jun 2011 120,761 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 120,581 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2010 98,442 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 77,409 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 52,883 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 28,059 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 21,351 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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AX03 KKB is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AX03 KKB, 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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AX03 KKB is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 June 2003.

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