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AG03 UFE

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

96,476 mi
Last recorded96,476 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 UFE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 96,476 miles

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

front flexi & centre mountings show slight corrosion

Pass 2 Dec 2016 95,100 miles

Front Oil leak ()

e m l light on

front hanger corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2016 95,009 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded across bulk head (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Oil leak ()

e m l light on

front hanger corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2015 93,606 miles

both rear brake pipes getting corroded

eml light on

Fail 25 Nov 2015 93,606 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear brake pipes getting corroded

eml light on

Pass 21 Nov 2014 92,092 miles

advise eml light on dash and cat rattling

Pass 26 Nov 2013 88,779 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2013 88,699 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

breather pipe on inlet manifold has collapsed/split

front wipers starting to smear/judder

o/s/f tyre is on minimum tread and badly worn on inner edge recommend replacement A.S.A.P.n/s/f tyre is slightly worn on edges

Pass 29 Nov 2012 79,690 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 79,690 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 72,822 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 72,822 miles

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

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

front pipe leeking a bit

Pass 30 Nov 2010 62,450 miles

Some play in column top

Pass 14 Nov 2009 43,424 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 20,728 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 20,728 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2007 9,198 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 34,482 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 29,151 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 29,151 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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 UFE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black 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 UFE, 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 UFE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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