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AM03 AHK

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

171,490 mi
Last recorded171,490 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM03 AHK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 171,490 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2025 169,458 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2024 166,166 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2023 160,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 156,290 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 152,855 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 149,563 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 144,090 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 136,621 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 128,192 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 119,693 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 111,851 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 103,932 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 96,031 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 84,548 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 69,812 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 69,812 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 62,743 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 55,436 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 47,296 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 38,949 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 30,511 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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AM03 AHK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 AM03 AHK, 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 AM03 AHK registered?

AM03 AHK is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 August 2003.

Is AM03 AHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM03 AHK shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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