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AK03 AWG

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,951 mi
Last recorded156,951 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 AWG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 156,951 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 154,755 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 151,274 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 146,445 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 141,877 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 139,605 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 130,906 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 130,906 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 124,865 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Pass 5 Jun 2017 117,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 110,680 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2016 110,680 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 103,096 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 103,096 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 96,727 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 85,359 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)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2013 85,359 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)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 77,337 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 68,091 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 68,090 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 58,615 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 58,615 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 30 Jun 2009 49,816 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 49,816 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 39,624 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 27,098 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 27,098 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 16,462 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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AK03 AWG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AK03 AWG, 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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What year was AK03 AWG registered?

AK03 AWG is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 March 2003.

Is AK03 AWG safe to buy?

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