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AK03 PZA

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,206 mi
Last recorded30,206 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 PZA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 30,206 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 29,395 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 28,293 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 24,755 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also N/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 23,415 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 21,880 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 21,004 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 21,002 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

oil leaking from sump

Pass 14 Mar 2019 19,564 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 18,002 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 16,305 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 14,096 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 10,970 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 7,078 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 3,037 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 444 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 444 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 53,699 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 53,699 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 49,486 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 46,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 46,446 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 42,066 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 35,211 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 PZA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PZA, 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 PZA is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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