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AK03 AXU

2003 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests22 (22 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,743 mi
Last recorded44,743 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 AXU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

22 pass
Pass 4 Sep 2026 44,743 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 43,887 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 43,166 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 42,300 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 41,469 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 40,829 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 40,653 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 40,164 miles

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

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

Nearside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 39,044 miles

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

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

Nearside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 37,885 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 37,885 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 37,169 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 35,536 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 34,424 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 33,509 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 32,129 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 30,711 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 28,274 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 25,334 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 23,727 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 19,308 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 14,422 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 AXU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AXU, 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 AXU registered?

AK03 AXU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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