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AG03 JVW

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,012 mi
Last recorded99,012 miles
Recorded on24 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 JVW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2014 99,012 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 83,502 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 2 Apr 2013 83,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

engine management light on

Pass 27 Mar 2012 71,733 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 62,927 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2011 62,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 53,825 miles

offside mirror security poor

Pass 1 Apr 2009 46,585 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 46,585 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

offside rear tyre inner wall to tread heavily perished

oil level very low

Pass 31 Mar 2008 41,381 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 35,938 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 31,272 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 JVW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JVW, 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 JVW registered?

AG03 JVW is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 July 2003.

Is AG03 JVW safe to buy?

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