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AG03 KJF

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

96,795 mi
Last recorded96,795 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 96,795 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

buckle to o/s/f road wheel inner rim

corrosion to o/s/f door, o/s/f wing

corrosion to various brake pipes

exhaust emissions slow to come down, just within mot requirements

imbalance to front brake reading on roller brake test

n/s door mirror unit loose

n/s/f door temperamental on opening

no oil on dip stick, oil added

o/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge

oil on gear box

pcv valve 't' piece pipe collapsed

rear wiper blade split

scoring to front brake discs

smear from wipers

unbonding to rear trailing arm bushes, not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 17 Apr 2018 96,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion to o/s/f door, o/s/f wing

corrosion to various brake pipes

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

buckle to o/s/f road wheel inner rim

exhaust emissions slow to come down, just within mot requirements

imbalance to front brake reading on roller brake test

n/s door mirror unit loose

n/s/f door temperamental on opening

no oil on dip stick, oil added

o/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge

oil on gear box

pcv valve 't' piece pipe collapsed

rear wiper blade split

scoring to front brake discs

smear from wipers

unbonding to rear trailing arm bushes, not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 28 Apr 2017 95,148 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all front brake pipes corroding

both front coil springs corroding

both rear coil springs corroding

engine oil near min

exhaust blowing on joins

n/s door mirror loose

Fail 25 Apr 2017 95,148 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all front brake pipes corroding

both front coil springs corroding

both rear coil springs corroding

engine oil near min

exhaust blowing on joins

n/s door mirror loose

Pass 5 May 2016 93,526 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all coil springs corroding

no oil on dip stick

remaining steel brake pipes corroding

Fail 4 May 2016 93,526 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all coil springs corroding

no oil on dip stick

remaining steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 1 Apr 2015 90,835 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre worn unevenly

steel brake and fuel pipes corroding

Fail 27 Mar 2015 90,835 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre worn unevenly

steel brake and fuel pipes corroding

Pass 3 Mar 2014 87,613 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 81,027 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 72,256 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 72,256 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 5 Mar 2012 72,247 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 63,894 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 58,857 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2009 57,930 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 23 Jun 2009 57,930 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 21 Jul 2008 39,002 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 36,423 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 30,701 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 KJF 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 KJF, 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 KJF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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