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ANC 520A

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

3,413 mi
Last recorded3,413 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANC 520A
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 16 Mar 2026 3,413 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 3,400 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 3,397 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 3,348 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 3,342 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 3,336 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 3,305 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 3,203 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 3,075 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 2,880 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 2,264 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 2,062 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 1,833 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 1,258 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 1,060 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 839 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 417 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 35 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 35,893 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 31,974 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear pads appear low

Pass 30 Jun 2006 24,826 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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ANC 520A is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ANC 520A, 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 ANC 520A?

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What year was ANC 520A registered?

ANC 520A is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 June 2003.

Is ANC 520A safe to buy?

The MOT history for ANC 520A shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ANC 520A have outstanding finance?

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