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AG03 AFY

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

94,109 mi
Last recorded94,109 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 AFY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 94,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2023 94,109 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2022 93,483 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 89,382 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 87,599 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust rust center

Pass 28 Feb 2019 85,974 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2019 85,974 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 83,337 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint wishbone (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint wishbone (2.5.B.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Mar 2017 77,280 miles

Front bumper slight damage

Nearside Front Inner steering joints slight play

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint wishbone (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front wing damage

Offside Front Outer Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint wishbone (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 69,335 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 62,897 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 57,271 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 52,313 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 47,143 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 43,121 miles

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

both rear tyres got slight cracks in tread

ns headlamp got condensation,beam still fine

oily mist around steering rack

slight play in inner trackrodarm joint on ns

slight play in inner trackrodarm joint on os

Pass 9 Mar 2011 43,121 miles

both rear tyres got slight cracks in tread

ns headlamp got condensation,beam still fine

oily mist around steering rack

slight play in inner trackrodarm joint on ns

slight play in inner trackrodarm joint on os

Pass 16 Mar 2010 38,981 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 33,561 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 13 Mar 2008 27,553 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 20,538 miles

Nearside rear tyre casing slightly distorted and has cracks around the circumference of the tyre in the tread area.

Nearside tyre pressure looks low.

Fail 2 Mar 2007 20,538 miles

Nearside rear tyre casing slightly distorted and has cracks around the circumference of the tyre in the tread area.

Nearside tyre pressure looks low.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 14,700 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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AG03 AFY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AG03 AFY, 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 AG03 AFY registered?

AG03 AFY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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