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AC03 ANU

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

66,902 mi
Last recorded66,902 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 ANU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 66,902 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 66,158 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 66,162 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2018 64,685 miles

Nearside Rear Inner edge uneven wear

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

Offside Rear Inner tyre edge uneven wear

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 11 May 2017 63,793 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 62,977 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 62,544 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 61,369 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 53,342 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 42,867 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 32,953 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2009 23,130 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 23,130 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 22,496 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 22,496 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 20,589 miles

FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES UNSTANDARD LETTERING

Pass 23 Feb 2006 17,245 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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AC03 ANU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AC03 ANU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AC03 ANU registered?

AC03 ANU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 April 2003.

Is AC03 ANU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC03 ANU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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