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AG03 KGE

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

172,499 mi
Last recorded172,499 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2017 172,499 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bumper damaged (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower exhaust heat shield loose

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

under body corrosion present

Pass 16 Sep 2016 163,656 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Sep 2016 163,656 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Sep 2015 155,029 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2015 155,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 28 Aug 2014 145,611 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on

n/s/r wheel intermittent slight bind

Pass 28 Aug 2014 145,611 miles

n/s/r wheel intermittent slight bind

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 19 Jul 2013 130,536 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jul 2012 126,929 miles

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

n/s/r traling arm bush deterioated

Fail 16 Jul 2012 126,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

n/s/r traling arm bush deterioated

Pass 28 Jun 2011 118,185 miles

Offside 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)

Fail 22 Jun 2011 118,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside 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 1 Jul 2010 109,824 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 90,311 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 90,311 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 16 Jul 2008 72,001 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 72,001 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 56,466 miles

tamer tag fitted to swept area of windscreen but does not obscure drivers view

Pass 11 Jul 2006 40,214 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 KGE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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