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AK03 BFA

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

55,408 mi
Last recorded55,408 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 55,408 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Hole caused by corrosion nearside rear outer sill

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 52,446 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Hole caused by corrosion nearside rear outer sill

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 49,157 miles

Hole caused by corrosion nearside rear outer sill

Pass 17 Oct 2022 45,950 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 45,950 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 42,026 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 42,026 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 38,306 miles

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

Hole caused by corrosion nearside rear outer sill

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 33,534 miles

Nearside front tyre starting to perish, worn on inner edge and tread getting low : 2.5mm

Offside front tyre starting to perish and tread getting low : 3mm

Offside rear tyre starting to perish and tread getting low : 2.5mm

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 28,629 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 28,629 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 24,560 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 24,560 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 16,508 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 12,268 miles

Handbrake lever travel getting long.

Rear tyres worn + starting to perish.

Pass 17 Jun 2014 11,566 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

both rear tyres perished and are on 3mm.

Pass 21 Mar 2013 9,891 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

note nsr tyre side wall perished

Pass 13 Mar 2012 8,641 miles

N/S door mirror slightly cracked.

Rear tyres worn.

Fail 13 Mar 2012 8,641 miles

N/S door mirror slightly cracked.

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

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

Rear tyres worn.

Pass 16 Mar 2011 7,525 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2010 6,134 miles

All four tyres perished.

Both front tyres just on 3mm.

Both rear tyres just over 3mm.

Front wipres do not park.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 6,134 miles

All four tyres perished.

Both front tyres just on 3mm.

Both rear tyres just over 3mm.

Front wipres do not park.

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 3,054 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 1,950 miles

N/S/F tyre 4mm.

O/S/F tyre 3mm.

Pass 13 Mar 2007 729 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 13,758 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 13,758 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

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

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