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AG03 KCV

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

123,092 mi
Last recorded123,092 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 KCV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 123,092 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 123,092 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 113,114 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2017 113,114 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 108,060 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 108,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Jul 2015 103,043 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Off side front tyre has some cuts.

Off side rear tyre inner sholder slioght wron out

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 103,043 miles

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

Off side front tyre has some cuts.

Off side rear tyre inner sholder slioght wron out

Pass 1 Jul 2014 97,560 miles

Nearside Front 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 8 Jul 2013 88,376 miles

exhaust flexi pipe has minor leak of gases

Fail 5 Jul 2013 88,375 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust flexi pipe has minor leak of gases

Pass 10 Jul 2012 81,904 miles

Both rear tyres staggering on inner edges

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 76,592 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2011 76,592 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 68,833 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2010 68,833 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 59,697 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 51,642 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 41,327 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 33,627 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 KCV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KCV, 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 KCV registered?

AG03 KCV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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