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AG03 JYW

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

127,506 mi
Last recorded127,506 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 JYW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 127,506 miles

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

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

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

under vehicle corosion

Pass 13 Apr 2016 126,129 miles

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

Exhaust system is heavily corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 126,125 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Exhaust system is heavily corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 123,144 miles

Coolant leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 120,400 miles

Coolant leakage from header tank

Exhaust support hanger brackets badly corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 110,040 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 16 Apr 2012 99,707 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 87,352 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 78,064 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 17 Apr 2009 67,315 miles

Front brake discs worn, recommend replacement next time brake pads renewed

Pass 18 Apr 2008 55,873 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 43,757 miles

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

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)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 33,656 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 JYW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 JYW, 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 JYW registered?

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

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