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AK03 VNW

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

88,658 mi
Last recorded88,658 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 VNW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 88,658 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 89,577 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 May 2024 88,331 miles
Fail 25 May 2024 88,331 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2023 87,797 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 84,733 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 81,310 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 79,474 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2019 77,356 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 72,665 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 69,569 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 69,569 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2016 67,605 miles

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Aug 2014 66,085 miles

rear exhaust heat shield broken

Pass 19 Aug 2013 63,859 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 58,839 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 54,373 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 49,926 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)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 43,446 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 37,444 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 31,768 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 24,788 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 VNW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VNW, 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

How do I check the history of AK03 VNW?

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What year was AK03 VNW registered?

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

Is AK03 VNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK03 VNW shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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