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AK03 THN

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,411 mi
Last recorded48,411 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 THN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 48,411 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2026 48,411 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 May 2025 47,949 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 47,949 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 46,970 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 45,776 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 45,209 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 44,210 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 44,210 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 42,739 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 41,902 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 41,107 miles

oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2015 39,994 miles

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

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

nearside wiper smearing slightly and offside washer jet needs adjusting

Pass 7 Feb 2014 36,776 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 36,767 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 33,214 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 5 Feb 2013 33,214 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 29,889 miles

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

front/rear registration plate discloured

Pass 10 Feb 2011 26,994 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 24,757 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 20,946 miles

o/s front tyre starting to wear low

Pass 17 Aug 2007 15,283 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 15,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 May 2006 13,034 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 THN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 THN, 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 THN registered?

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

Is AK03 THN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK03 THN shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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