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AG03 KAU

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

80,829 mi
Last recorded80,829 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 80,829 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 77,743 miles

All 4 tyre sidewalls perished / scrubbed

All brake pipes coated with paint

Exhaust and hangers corroded

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

Offside Outer Sill soft at rear with corrosion

Pass 26 Apr 2016 75,489 miles

inner edge o/s/r tyre worn

Fail 26 Apr 2016 75,487 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (2.4.A.3)

inner edge o/s/r tyre worn

Pass 27 Apr 2015 73,806 miles

inner edge o/s/r tyre worn

Fail 27 Apr 2015 73,798 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

inner edge o/s/r tyre worn

Pass 7 May 2014 71,276 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 71,269 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

unable to see lower part of o/s/r coil spring properly

Pass 5 Jun 2013 67,817 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2013 67,807 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

n/s wiper torn

Pass 5 Jun 2012 63,835 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 59,234 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

condition of front discs

Pass 29 Jun 2010 52,814 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 47,321 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 47,321 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 42,159 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 35,416 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 27,472 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 KAU 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 72.2%.

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

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