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AK03 SXG

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

43,637 mi
Last recorded43,637 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 SXG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 43,637 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 41,161 miles

nearside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 10 May 2017 37,514 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 32,292 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 18,275 miles

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

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

offside and nearside outer sills are corroding

rear valance corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2015 18,259 miles

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

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

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

offside and nearside outer sills are corroding

rear valance corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2014 14,036 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2013 10,707 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear valance corroded where chassi meets

Pass 20 Mar 2012 5,834 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

corrosion started on the nearside and offside rear of the rear panel where the chassi joins

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 11 Apr 2011 277 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front brake discs corroded and worn

cracks appearing on outer side wall and in tread of both rear tyres

Fail 6 Apr 2011 112,921 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

both front brake discs corroded and worn

cracks appearing on outer side wall and in tread of both rear tyres

Pass 9 Apr 2010 108,138 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 104,890 miles

front number plate deteriorated

nearside front wiper split

Fail 8 Apr 2009 104,890 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate deteriorated

nearside front wiper split

Pass 1 Apr 2008 101,744 miles

offside front wiperblade starting to deteriorate

rear No plate deteriorating

Pass 30 Mar 2007 93,800 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 74,544 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 74,544 miles

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

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

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)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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 SXG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SXG, 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 SXG registered?

AK03 SXG is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 April 2003.

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