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AK03 AZD

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

51,349 mi
Last recorded51,349 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 AZD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 51,349 miles

Advise Edge wear to both rear tyres

Advise Handbrake lever high but still has reserve travel and is acceptable

Advise Surface corrosion to Underbody and Inner sills

Fail 4 Mar 2026 51,349 miles

Advise Edge wear to both rear tyres

Advise Handbrake lever high but still has reserve travel and is acceptable

Advise Surface corrosion to Underbody and Inner sills

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 44,575 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 44,571 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 38,025 miles

Advise Rear exhaust heat shield loose

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 38,023 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Advise Rear exhaust heat shield loose

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 24,225 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 17,746 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre close to ten years old 2012 (5.2.3 (m))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2021 17,746 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre close to ten years old 2012 (5.2.3 (m))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 13,117 miles

advise edge wear to both front tyres

Fail 24 Feb 2020 13,117 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

advise edge wear to both front tyres

Pass 30 Jan 2019 4,429 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 4,429 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 4,126 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 3,650 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 2,989 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 2,989 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 2,300 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 1,623 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 981 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 503 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 34 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 12,800 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 12,142 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 11,380 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 10,333 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 8,693 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 AZD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 AZD, 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 AK03 AZD registered?

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

Is AK03 AZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK03 AZD shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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