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AK03 SHJ

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,252 mi
Last recorded67,252 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 67,252 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 67,248 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 May 2022 66,522 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 65,114 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear subframe corroded

small chip in windscreen

various signs of slight under body corrosion

various suspension components have slight corrosion

Pass 1 Jul 2019 63,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged damage to tyre sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre slightly cracking/perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking/perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear sub frame/suspension slightly corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2019 63,338 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged damage to tyre sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre slightly cracking/perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking/perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear sub frame/suspension slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2018 61,681 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 58,468 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 51,795 miles

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

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

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

oil leak from sump

Fail 14 Sep 2015 51,795 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak from sump

Pass 17 Sep 2014 48,375 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Oil leak

windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 13 Sep 2013 45,615 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre void of tread on inner edge

Pass 13 Sep 2012 41,944 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 41,944 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 38,644 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 38,644 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside front brake disc corroded and appears worn.

Pass 25 Aug 2010 32,821 miles

wear on front discs

Pass 25 Aug 2009 21,860 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 19,080 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)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 17,759 miles

both nearside tyres cut on sidewalls

Fail 24 Jul 2006 16,090 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 16,090 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 SHJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SHJ, 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 SHJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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