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AK52 MAR

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

143,211 mi
Last recorded143,211 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 MAR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 143,211 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 139,872 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 136,583 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 136,582 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 133,654 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 133,645 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 131,249 miles

o/s+n/s front discs poor condtion inside face

oil leaking engine

Pass 6 Feb 2016 127,711 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 124,494 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 121,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 121,311 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 118,704 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 105,246 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 81,892 miles

off side rear tyre has a tear outter side wall

rear both tyres worn inner edges

Fail 16 Oct 2010 81,892 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

off side rear tyre has a tear outter side wall

rear both tyres worn inner edges

Pass 15 Oct 2009 67,467 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 58,111 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 48,853 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 38,294 miles

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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AK52 MAR is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AK52 MAR, 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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What year was AK52 MAR registered?

AK52 MAR is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is AK52 MAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK52 MAR shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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