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AG03 KJV

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

153,362 mi
Last recorded153,362 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 153,362 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Central heat shield damaged /loose

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2020 153,213 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Central heat shield damaged /loose

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 144,413 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

different size tyres fitted front to rear

Fail 23 Nov 2019 144,256 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split/smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split/smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

different size tyres fitted front to rear

Pass 24 Nov 2018 131,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tracking? (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 115,439 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 114,961 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 105,073 miles

engine management light is on

front brake disk pitted/worn

Pass 30 Oct 2015 99,913 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 99,913 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 91,918 miles

Engine management light on

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

Fail 4 Nov 2014 91,918 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Engine management light on

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 85,479 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 78,697 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 70,486 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 61,715 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 61,715 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 53,336 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 51,302 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 46,739 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 41,551 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 35,676 miles

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

both rear tyres have perishing cracks in treads

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 KJV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 KJV, 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 KJV registered?

AG03 KJV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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