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AG03 UGS

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

157,220 mi
Last recorded157,220 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2018 157,220 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 146,125 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 124,132 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

play in nearside track rod end

Pass 1 Jul 2014 118,615 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 115,653 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 115,653 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2012 107,755 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

PAS fluid level low

both front tyres worn on edges

coolant level low

engine management light on

exhaust corroded

nail in o/s/r tyre

rear exhaust mounting bracket snapped, system still supported

rear wiper inop

Pass 24 Aug 2012 107,755 miles

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

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

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

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

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

PAS fluid level low

both front tyres worn on edges

coolant level low

engine management light on

exhaust corroded

nail in o/s/r tyre

rear exhaust mounting bracket snapped, system still supported

rear wiper inop

Pass 26 Aug 2011 100,731 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

oil level low

wiper blade has split ends

Pass 26 Aug 2010 92,026 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

both front brake discs worn and pitted

engine management light on

oil leak from damaged oil filter - advise URGENT attention

Pass 2 Sep 2009 82,996 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

check engine light on

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

clutch pedal high

coolant level on min

small dent in offside rear outer sill

Fail 2 Sep 2009 82,996 miles

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

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

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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

check engine light on

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

clutch pedal high

coolant level on min

nearside rear tyre stepped

small dent in offside rear outer sill

Pass 4 Sep 2008 70,651 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal rubber deteriorated

long handbrake travel

Pass 14 Aug 2007 58,130 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGES.

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING.

Fail 14 Aug 2007 58,130 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGES.

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 46,479 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)

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 UGS is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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