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AG03 UGL

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,921 mi
Last recorded94,921 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 94,921 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Inner tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Jun 2019 94,921 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Inner tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 May 2018 87,366 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 78,906 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 78,552 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 May 2016 68,525 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2015 60,512 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 60,512 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 May 2014 512,236 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2014 51,234 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2013 40,950 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2013 40,950 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 31,323 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 26,707 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

crack in windscreen not in area

n/s/r and o/s/r seat belts not tested due to child seats fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2010 22,409 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 17,300 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 11,869 miles

crack in windscreen outside swept area

Pass 12 Jun 2007 6,590 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 6,590 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 2,660 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 UGL 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 70%.

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

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