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AG03 UHS

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2025
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,119 mi
Last recorded96,119 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 96,119 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 94,954 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 93,680 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

signs off corrosion underneath

Pass 16 Feb 2021 92,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 92,035 miles

Nearside Front worn on inner edges

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 90,558 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 87,695 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 83,429 miles

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

Offside Front tyre cracking

Pass 16 Feb 2016 80,542 miles

offside front tyre slightly cracking

Pass 23 Feb 2015 76,868 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 72,517 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 72,300 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 69,229 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 65,146 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 65,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 60,699 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 60,678 miles

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)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 56,623 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 56,623 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 51,493 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 46,752 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Feb 2008 46,748 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Feb 2007 39,097 miles

front tyres on 2mm tread depth

Pass 23 Feb 2006 30,563 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 UHS is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UHS, 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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What year was AG03 UHS registered?

AG03 UHS is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 August 2003.

Is AG03 UHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG03 UHS shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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