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AK03 SXE

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

138,232 mi
Last recorded138,232 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 SXE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 138,232 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear various places (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear inner and outer sills and chassis (2.4.A.3)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 133,518 miles

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

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

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

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

slight leak on front centre exhaust

Fail 20 Apr 2017 133,518 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

slight leak on front centre exhaust

Pass 23 Apr 2016 126,980 miles

Both outer sills starting to corrode towards the rear but not excessive

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To the brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To the brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To the brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To the brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 120,278 miles

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

Most exhaust hanger brackets corroded and weakened

Oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2015 120,272 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Most exhaust hanger brackets corroded and weakened

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2014 107,626 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 107,619 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 96,620 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 91,463 miles

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

front exhaust bracket deteriorated

sump is very rusty & leaking oil

Pass 24 Mar 2011 82,842 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 75,721 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 71,099 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 61,331 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 47,566 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 30,565 miles

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

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

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 SXE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SXE, 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 SXE registered?

AK03 SXE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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