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AG03 UHY

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

78,763 mi
Last recorded78,763 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 UHY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 78,763 miles

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

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front exhaust mount broken

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear axle bushes perished

Fail 26 Jun 2023 78,719 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wipers park incorrectly (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch/shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front exhaust mount broken

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear axle bushes perished

Pass 11 Jul 2022 75,702 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 73,050 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 70,064 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside windscreen chipped

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear door corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2019 65,699 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 61,894 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 61,894 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 58,451 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 58,451 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 52,196 miles

front brake discs worn/lipped

front brake pads worn low - aprox 3MM

front coil springs corroded

o/s/f seat belt fraying

o/s/r and n/s/r lower tie bars - bushes debonding

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2016 52,196 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs worn/lipped

front brake pads worn low - aprox 3MM

front coil springs corroded

o/s/f seat belt fraying

o/s/r and n/s/r lower tie bars - bushes debonding

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2015 45,916 miles

Nearside and Offside front coil springs corroded.

Nearside and Offside rear coil springs heavily corroded.

Offside front seat belt webbing frayed.

Small crack in windscreen.

Fail 23 Jul 2015 45,915 miles

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

Handbrake operation high.

Nearside and Offside front coil springs corroded.

Nearside and Offside rear coil springs heavily corroded.

Offside front seat belt webbing frayed.

Small crack in windscreen.

Pass 7 Aug 2014 40,128 miles

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

long handbrake travel

n/s/r tyre wearing low on inner tread area

o/s/f seat belt fraying

o/s/r and n/s/r lower tie bars - bushes debonding

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2013 33,312 miles

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

front coil springs corroded

o/s/f seat belt fraying/fluffing

o/s/r and n/s/r lower tie bars - bushes debonding

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2013 33,312 miles

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

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

front coil springs corroded

o/s/f seat belt fraying/fluffing

o/s/r and n/s/r lower tie bars - bushes debonding

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2012 26,592 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)

front coil springs corroded

o/s/f seat belt fraying

rear coil springs corroded

rear tyres low on pressure

rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

wipers split on ends and starting to smear

Pass 29 Jul 2011 20,172 miles

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

o/s/f seat belt fraying

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2011 20,172 miles

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

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

o/s/f seat belt fraying

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2010 13,707 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread area and worn low on inner edges

o/s/f seat belt fluffing/fraying

o/s/r and n/s/r lower tie bars - bushes debonding

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2009 7,878 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

o/s/r and n/s/r lower tie bars - bushes debonding

Pass 18 Jul 2008 2,713 miles

n/s/r tyre on limit

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

n/s/f tyre worn v/low on outer edges (on limit in places)

o/s/r and n/s/r lower tie bars - bushes debonding

Pass 25 Jul 2007 29,026 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 23,717 miles

front brake discs worn/lipped

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 UHY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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

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