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AG03 ULV

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

135,384 mi
Last recorded135,384 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2018 135,384 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both mainline pipes to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested due to blowing exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure front mountings corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened excessively pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2017 131,770 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 126,963 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 126,962 miles

Emissions not tested due to blowing exhaust (7.3.A.1)

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

both front brake discs badly corroded internally

excessive oil leaks

Pass 15 Sep 2015 122,024 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 117,860 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 110,887 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 110,887 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2012 104,647 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 104,647 miles

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

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 19 Sep 2011 96,404 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 87,879 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 80,314 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 80,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 69,905 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 59,237 miles

gearbox has a oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2006 44,237 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 ULV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ULV, 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 ULV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 August 2003.

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