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AG03 KJE

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,065 mi
Last recorded121,065 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 121,065 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 114,945 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 109,653 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 104,068 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 97,468 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 87,546 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 78,640 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 71,295 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 71,295 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 Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 61,107 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 61,107 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 52,163 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 52,163 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 44,098 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 34,379 miles

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

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

rear wiper torn

Pass 8 Aug 2012 34,379 miles

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

rear wiper torn

Pass 25 Aug 2011 27,081 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 22,056 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres perished and cracked,195/60/15

Pass 20 Aug 2009 21,418 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 20,161 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 20,161 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 18,866 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2006 17,584 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 17,584 miles

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

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

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 KJE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KJE, 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 KJE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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