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AG03 JZU

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

154,258 mi
Last recorded154,258 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2019 154,258 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Offside and Nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2019 154,250 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 154,208 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 149,118 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 142,338 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 132,877 miles

brake pipes corroded

front brake discs worn and corroded

rear springs corroded

rear trailing arm bushes worn

Fail 16 Sep 2015 132,877 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes corroded

front brake discs worn and corroded

rear springs corroded

rear trailing arm bushes worn

Pass 4 Oct 2014 123,628 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 4 Oct 2014 123,628 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Sep 2013 109,900 miles

middle exhaust hanger broken

slight play @ o/s/f wheel

Fail 27 Sep 2013 109,896 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

middle exhaust hanger broken

slight play @ o/s/f wheel

Pass 10 Oct 2012 100,882 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 94,358 miles

advised offside and nearside rear tyres show wear on inside edges

Pass 21 Feb 2011 79,207 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 66,618 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Feb 2010 66,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 56,055 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 24 Feb 2009 56,055 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 44,711 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 36,516 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 31,292 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 JZU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 JZU, 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 JZU registered?

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

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