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AG03 ETL

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,038 mi
Last recorded96,038 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 ETL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 96,038 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Feb 2017 89,388 miles

Nearside Front tyre is worn bald on the edges

Offside Front tyre is worn bald on the inner edge

rear exhaust bracket has been repaired

Fail 22 Feb 2017 89,388 miles

Nearside Front tyre is worn bald on the edges

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front tyre is worn bald on the inner edge

rear exhaust bracket has been repaired

Pass 29 Jan 2016 82,468 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 82,467 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

E M L illuminated on dash board

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 76,000 miles

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

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

nearside front and both rear tyres are worn close to the wear bars

Fail 3 Feb 2014 69,630 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine light on dash

Pass 3 Feb 2014 69,630 miles

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

engine light on dash

Pass 18 Jan 2013 62,617 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 62,617 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 54,175 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 4 Nov 2010 45,456 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 38,319 miles

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

engine on all the time

o/s rear tyre runs slightly out of true

Pass 29 Sep 2008 28,889 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 23,087 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 16,261 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 16,261 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 ETL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ETL, 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 ETL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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