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AK03 AFX

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

163,243 mi
Last recorded163,243 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 AFX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2026 163,243 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension components corroded

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 13 Mar 2025 161,975 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 160,476 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 158,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 156,659 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing due to tyre are made week 15 year 2016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing due to tyre are made week 48 year 2011 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 154,549 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In Arch (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 154,545 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In Arch (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 152,869 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Mar 2020 152,866 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Mar 2019 150,851 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In Arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in arch (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 150,828 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded In Arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In Arch (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 148,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit is at 2.67mm legal limit is 1.60mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 148,685 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded from pump (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit is at 2.67mm legal limit is 1.60mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 146,506 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 146,500 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 144,082 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 141,551 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 138,143 miles

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

Mileage differnce high due to instrument display changed

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 85,861 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

handbrake light is on all the time

Pass 22 Mar 2013 80,932 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 80,922 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2012 76,450 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 70,873 miles

N/S/F coil spring starting to rust

N/S/R coil spring starting to rust

O/S/F coil spring starting to rust

O/S/R coil spring starting to rust

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 65,462 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 58,129 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

leads not correctly fitted to plugs

Pass 15 Apr 2008 50,782 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 41,579 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

pas pipe rusty

Pass 21 Apr 2006 32,199 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre sidewall badly scuffed

Fail 21 Apr 2006 32,196 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre sidewall badly scuffed

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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AK03 AFX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 AK03 AFX, 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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AK03 AFX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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