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AG03 AZJ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

103,157 mi
Last recorded103,157 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 AZJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2021 103,157 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 101,199 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 101,193 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 98,525 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub asm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub asm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

addvance corrosion of tow bar asm.

Fail 8 Mar 2019 98,525 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub asm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub asm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

addvance corrosion of tow bar asm.

Pass 15 Mar 2018 95,286 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

both front hubs corroded

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

Fail 14 Mar 2018 95,286 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

both front hubs corroded

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 88,610 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 79,894 miles

Tow-bar corroded.

Pass 4 Mar 2015 72,327 miles

Tow bar corroded.

Fail 4 Mar 2015 72,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tow bar corroded.

Pass 17 Mar 2014 66,787 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 66,112 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 61,230 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 56,070 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 56,069 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 49,652 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 43,782 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 36,687 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 29,371 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 21,286 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 17,125 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 17,125 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)

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 AZJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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