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AG03 KKH

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

50,482 mi
Last recorded50,482 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2019 50,482 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer/inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer/inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Mirror slightly loose

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 41,897 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel fouling on inner arch

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

front exhaust mountings snapped

general suspension components corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2018 41,897 miles

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

Battery insecure secured with cable ties (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front wheel fouling on inner arch

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front exhaust mountings snapped

general suspension components corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2017 38,105 miles

Emissions not tested due to no engine oil (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn heavily on inner and outer edge below 1.6mm in places (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Front suspension components corroded

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement age cracking/perishing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front play in anti roll bar drop link

Nearside Front side light dim

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside non obligatory mirror damaged and secured with tape and zip ties

Nearside steering arm has slight movement at its fixings

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement age cracking/perishing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front play in anti roll bar drop link

Offside steering arm has slight movement at its fixings

Rear suspension components corroded rear springs heavily corroded

engine coolant level low

engine miss fire

requires tracking

Pass 27 Jul 2016 31,403 miles

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

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

Nearside Front dip beam deterioated

Nearside Front position lamp dim

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear slightly noisy

Pass 19 Aug 2015 26,186 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 24,086 miles

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

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

front brake disc inner facings corroding.

rear exhaust heat shield loose.

Fail 1 Aug 2014 24,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

front brake disc inner facings corroding.

rear exhaust heat shield loose.

Pass 31 May 2013 17,994 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

both rear coil springs corroding.

both rear tyres perishing.

front brake discs corroding.

Pass 31 May 2012 12,826 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 8,314 miles

front brake disc pads - wear appear low.

wear to both front brake discs.

Fail 27 May 2011 8,314 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake disc pads - wear appear low.

surface rust to various metal brake pipes.

wear to both front brake discs.

Fail 27 May 2010 4,633 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake disc pads - wear appear low.

nearside front tyre,outer sidewall "kerb worn".

surface rust on various metal brake pipes.

Pass 27 May 2010 4,633 miles

front brake disc pads - wear appear low.

nearside front tyre,outer sidewall "kerb worn".

surface rust on various metal brake pipes.

Pass 8 May 2009 368 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 76,928 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 73,769 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 73,768 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 59,527 miles

unable to check rear seat belts

Fail 7 Jul 2006 59,527 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

unable to check rear seat belts

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 KKH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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