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AG03 UGD

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

41,919 mi
Last recorded41,919 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2017 41,919 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall 195 60r15 (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

EML ON

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and side wall very badly cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

Rear exhaust rubber mounting badly split

front and rear suspension and underside showing corrosion

oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2016 37,309 miles

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

management warning light staying

Fail 1 Sep 2016 37,309 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported brackets broken front and rear (7.1.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

management warning light staying

Pass 12 Sep 2015 32,454 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front metal brake pipes are corroded but not excessive

both rear inner sills are corroded but not excessive

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

engine management lamp is staying on

nail in the nearside rear Tyre

support brackets have broken away from the cat

Pass 13 Sep 2014 28,533 miles

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

exhaust mounting brackets have broken off

Pass 14 Aug 2013 23,439 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

note... both rear shocks ....min damping effort rec at time of test...

Fail 14 Aug 2013 23,439 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

note... both rear shocks ....min damping effort rec at time of test...

Pass 18 Aug 2012 15,504 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 11 Aug 2012 15,504 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

NOTE..n/s/r tyre starting to perrish ..

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear wiper worn..

Fail 4 Aug 2011 5,754 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear wiper worn. .

Pass 4 Aug 2011 5,754 miles

rear wiper worn. .

Fail 26 Jul 2010 42,382 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear wiper worn/torn

Pass 26 Jul 2010 42,382 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear wiper worn/torn

Pass 7 Aug 2009 40,102 miles

rear wiper torn ..

Pass 5 Aug 2008 34,775 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 32,475 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 30,100 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 UGD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 UGD, 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 UGD is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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