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AG03 HWA

2003 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

176,624 mi
Last recorded176,624 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 HWA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 176,624 miles

Nearside Front body damage evident on door/wing area

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

Oil leak on engine

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sill backs (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 176,595 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 165,111 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 165,109 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 157,801 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 11 Jul 2016 157,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 30 Jun 2015 148,767 miles

Knocking noise from front but no play in suspension or steering

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 148,767 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Knocking noise from front but no play in suspension or steering

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 145,837 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 145,837 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 138,530 miles

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 131,022 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 123,096 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 116,443 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 109,170 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 102,422 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 HWA is a 2003 Ford Focus in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 HWA, 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 HWA is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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