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AG03 JZT

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,043 mi
Last recorded93,043 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 JZT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2018 93,043 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion on some components on under side of vehicle

front brake discs are pitted

offside and nearside under sills are corroded

offside outer sill is damaged

Fail 29 Aug 2018 93,041 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion on some components on under side of vehicle

front brake discs are pitted

offside and nearside under sills are corroded

offside outer sill is damaged

Pass 17 Aug 2017 90,298 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill slightly corroded

Offside Rear Inner sill slightly corroded

Rear suspension generally corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2016 84,216 miles

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

Nearside rear door lower edge corroded.

Offside Front Outer sill damaged.

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

Fail 1 Aug 2016 84,215 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear door lower edge corroded.

Offside Front Outer sill damaged.

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

Rear Exhaust box rear mount broken.

Rear exhaust box heat shield insecure

Pass 25 Aug 2015

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

osf outer sill damaged

osf tyre inner tread wearing thin

rear heat shield broken and loose

various small bodywork damage

Fail 25 Aug 2015

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

osf outer sill damaged

osf tyre inner tread wearing thin

rear heat shield broken and loose

various small bodywork damage

Pass 24 Apr 2014 70,392 miles

Exhaust system corroded. Heat shields loose.

Nearside front tyre worn to limit. Replacement needed now.

Fail 24 Apr 2014 70,392 miles

Exhaust system corroded. Heat shields loose.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre worn to limit. Replacement needed now.

Fail 29 Apr 2013 63,432 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Left hand wiper blade worn.

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 63,432 miles

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

Left hand wiper blade worn.

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 58,269 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 52,333 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 49,272 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Handbrake travel long.

Metal brake pipes corroded.

Pass 15 Dec 2008 43,092 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 43,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front brake discs corroded and worn slightly

Pass 23 Jul 2007 36,412 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)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 29,288 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 JZT is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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