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AG03 UKV

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

157,450 mi
Last recorded157,450 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 UKV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 157,450 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 151,455 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 151,453 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 143,251 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2016 143,251 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2015 135,411 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2015 135,411 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2014 122,164 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 108,315 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 108,313 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 103,417 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes

warninglamp lit on dashboard

Fail 28 Sep 2012 103,417 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes

warninglamp lit on dashboard

Pass 30 Sep 2011 89,272 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes

warning lamp lit on dashboard

Fail 30 Sep 2011 89,272 miles

warning lamp lit on dashboard

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes

Pass 5 Oct 2010 70,304 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 79,271 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Aug 2009 68,644 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 68,644 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 58,712 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 48,660 miles

two rear tyres getting low

Pass 31 Jul 2006 38,497 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 UKV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 UKV, 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 UKV registered?

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

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