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AG03 UDN

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

150,712 mi
Last recorded150,712 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 150,712 miles

Offside Front Outer Slight corrosion on brake by pipe flexi hose brake pipe

Offside Front Wing mirror casing missing but no sharp edges and secure

Rear Handbrake has slight travel but RBT results satisfactory

Fail 5 Apr 2017 150,712 miles

Offside Front Outer Slight corrosion on brake by pipe flexi hose brake pipe

Offside Front Wing mirror casing missing but no sharp edges and secure

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb installed incorectally (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Handbrake has slight travel but RBT results satisfactory

Pass 13 Apr 2016 142,294 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded next to flexhose joint (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 142,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded next to flexhose joint (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 134,343 miles

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside/offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 Apr 2014 123,272 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 118,510 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 118,510 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Apr 2012 100,505 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 100,505 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 81,214 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 81,213 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 64,692 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 52,596 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2008 52,596 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 41,756 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 41,756 miles

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

advise front wheel alignment check due to uneven wear to the off side front tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2006 30,793 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 30,793 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.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 UDN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red 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 UDN, 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 UDN is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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