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AK03 VOB

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

46,927 mi
Last recorded46,927 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 VOB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 46,927 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 46,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 39,241 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear SUSPENSION ARMS CORODED

Pass 24 Aug 2022 39,193 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside main (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 39,009 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside main (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 38,920 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 38,721 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 38,333 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside and nearside front (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 38,030 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 37,606 miles

Item removed from view prior to test

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear sill to floor (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Offside and nearside rear (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 37,606 miles

Item removed from view prior to test

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear sill to floor (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Offside and nearside rear (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 37,156 miles

nearside & offside front & rear coil springs slight corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2014 36,344 miles

nearside & offside front & rear coil springs slight corrosion

Fail 27 Feb 2013 35,210 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 35,210 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 33,668 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 33,668 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 30,172 miles

front wipers streaking

rear exhaust heat shield detatched

Pass 22 Feb 2010 26,535 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 23,693 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 20,536 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 16,219 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 13,842 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s and o/s front brake discs corroded

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 VOB is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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

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