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C8 AKT

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

93,612 mi
Last recorded93,612 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 AKT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 93,612 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 90,258 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 90,258 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 84,288 miles

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

corrosion on exhaust silencer

exhaust heat shield not fully secured

nearside front wiper blade split

oil leaks

Pass 1 Sep 2015 78,388 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside and nearside drop links (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

items removed from drivers view

oil leaks

Pass 9 Sep 2014 72,735 miles

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

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

offside rear shocker casing not fully secured

Pass 4 Sep 2013 66,793 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear shocker casing sleeve insecure

windows tinted

Fail 30 Aug 2013 66,739 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear shocker casing sleeve insecure

windows tinted

Pass 30 Aug 2012 61,265 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside and nearside front windows tinted

Pass 1 Sep 2011 54,007 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Aug 2011 53,946 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Sep 2010 48,101 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 48,101 miles

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Sep 2009 41,506 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Sep 2008 36,905 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2007 31,733 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 25,910 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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C8 AKT is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 C8 AKT, 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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C8 AKT is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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The MOT history for C8 AKT shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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