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AG03 AYY

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,944 mi
Last recorded111,944 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 AYY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2018 111,944 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pipe corrosion

coil springs corroded

o/s/f mirrior housing damage but is secure

rear brake pads getting low and deteriorating

rear brakes have just met the parking brake requirements

rear discs corroded

rear seat belt mountings corroding

rear suspension bushes deteriorated and rear axle bushes have slight play

wipers poor

Pass 31 Jan 2017 97,470 miles

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

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

Nearside Front fog not working

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 97,323 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Nearside Front fog not working

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 93,553 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Signs of a coolant leak

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both side rear (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded Both side Rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 93,553 miles

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

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Both side front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Signs of a coolant leak

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both side rear (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded Both side Rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 93,483 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2015 89,444 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 89,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 88,881 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

offside rear tyre irregular wear on inner edge.

Fail 16 Jul 2014 88,796 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

offside rear tyre irregular wear on inner edge.

Pass 27 Jul 2013 86,129 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 78,241 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 78,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 72,571 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Aug 2010 66,720 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 66,712 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 61,200 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 52,237 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 41,499 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 32,602 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 AYY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AYY, 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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AG03 AYY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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