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AK03 RXG

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

70,444 mi
Last recorded70,444 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 RXG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 70,444 miles

Front subframe corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2025 69,217 miles

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

Front subframe corroded

Rear subframe corroded

fuel filler pipe corroded

rear fuel pipe corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2025 69,217 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front subframe corroded

Rear subframe corroded

fuel filler pipe corroded

rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2024 67,933 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 66,082 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing corroded

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2022 64,693 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 63,483 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 62,042 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 59,040 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 55,723 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 52,927 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 49,069 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 49,069 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 45,504 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 42,444 miles

engine sump corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2013 39,768 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 37,076 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 34,078 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit roughly 2.2mm

Pass 10 Mar 2010 29,253 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Mar 2009 24,972 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 20,644 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 16,456 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 11,931 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 RXG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 RXG, 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 RXG registered?

AK03 RXG is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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