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AG03 BVU

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

149,776 mi
Last recorded149,776 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 BVU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 149,776 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective silencer bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (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 Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge compound showing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear bumper is damaged

Fail 16 Sep 2022 149,478 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component possibly rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 140,154 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 136,766 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 136,754 miles

Nearside Front Brake insecure flexy (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes out when brake applied (4.2.3 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 133,035 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 124,107 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 124,107 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 111,432 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2016 97,994 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 97,994 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 84,861 miles

o/s front and n/s rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 18 Jul 2014 76,950 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 70,502 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 25 Jul 2012 63,754 miles

front exhaust mount deteriorated

Pass 13 Jul 2011 57,044 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 50,243 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 44,183 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 36,632 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 29,586 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 21,669 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 BVU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BVU, 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 BVU registered?

AG03 BVU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 August 2003.

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