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AG03 UHR

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

150,031 mi
Last recorded150,031 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 150,031 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2021 149,658 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2020 142,076 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 142,076 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 141,875 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leaking from expansion tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge, cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 141,874 miles

Emissions not tested Coolant leak, required cat test, getting hot (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Poss bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leaking from expansion tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge, cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 134,513 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 134,513 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 125,201 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Oct 2017 125,201 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Sep 2016 115,506 miles

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

engine oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2016 115,505 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2015 106,223 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 95,773 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 87,632 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2013 87,632 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 80,148 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 73,151 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 67,128 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 60,824 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 53,930 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 44,566 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 35,829 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 UHR is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 UHR, 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 UHR is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 August 2003.

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