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AG03 FRS

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,263 mi
Last recorded127,263 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 FRS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 127,263 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2023 127,250 miles

Emissions unable to be completed no cat (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 126,173 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 124,177 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2018 124,177 miles

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

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 123,012 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 123,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 113,574 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 104,903 miles

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

nearside and offside sills slightly corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2012 97,085 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Oct 2011 88,518 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

drivers seat belt needs assistance to return

Fail 12 Oct 2011 88,516 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

drivers seat belt needs assistance to return

Pass 4 Nov 2010 83,167 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 69,790 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 55,573 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 47,458 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 40,467 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 23,110 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 FRS is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FRS, 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 FRS registered?

AG03 FRS is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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