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AG03 ESV

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

55,572 mi
Last recorded55,572 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2011
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 ESV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2011 55,572 miles

offside front headlamp washer inoperative

Pass 13 Jul 2010 55,542 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake disc inner edges pitted

Pass 4 Aug 2009 54,747 miles

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

hydraulic clutch pipe corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2009 54,742 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front coil springs slightly corroded

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2008 51,141 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

small cut inner wall of tyre but not deep to show cords

Pass 16 Jul 2008 50,829 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 39,917 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 39,907 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 30,905 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 ESV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ESV, 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 ESV registered?

AG03 ESV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 July 2003.

Is AG03 ESV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG03 ESV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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