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AG03 KBX

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,828 mi
Last recorded99,828 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 KBX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 99,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 93,288 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Handbrake has little reserve travel

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Suspension corroded.

Fail 26 Sep 2018 93,288 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear join (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Suspension corroded.

Pass 19 Aug 2017 87,801 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Aug 2017 87,795 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Aug 2016 84,012 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 83,890 miles

Clutch slipping

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2015 83,883 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Clutch slipping

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 83,731 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 83,331 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre worn on shoulder

offside front tyre worn on shoulder

Fail 10 Jul 2013 83,331 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre worn on shoulder

offside front tyre worn on shoulder

Pass 28 Jun 2012 77,058 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2011 75,365 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 73,361 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 67,959 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 67,959 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

Pass 8 Jul 2009 61,952 miles

both rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Jul 2008 36,606 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 29,932 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 24,357 miles

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

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)

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 KBX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KBX, 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 KBX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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