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AG03 KBZ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,331 mi
Last recorded61,331 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 61,331 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 46,981 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2014 32,552 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jun 2014 32,488 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2013 16,339 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 17 Jun 2013 15,720 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 99,097 miles

Front panel damage, Radiator insecre

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jun 2012 99,097 miles

Front panel damage, Radiator insecre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2011 85,914 miles

clutch slipping

engine man light on

o/s mirror taped up

Fail 13 Jun 2011 85,911 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

clutch slipping

engine man light on

o/s mirror taped up

Pass 9 Jun 2010 73,006 miles

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

abs light flashed when drove car forward

engine noisey

Pass 12 Jun 2009 58,581 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 50,449 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 50,449 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 34,419 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 KBZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 KBZ, 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 KBZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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