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AG03 ULZ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

295,194 mi
Last recorded295,194 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 295,194 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Long handbrake travel

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 282,267 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2020 282,267 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Long handbrake travel

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 261,781 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 243,062 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 243,062 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)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 225,309 miles

n/s/r and n/s/f tyre treads worn very low

Fail 4 Jan 2017 225,309 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

front exhaust mount broken

n/s/r and n/s/f tyre treads worn very low

Pass 13 Jan 2016 207,923 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 192,566 miles

front sidelamps dim

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 14 Jan 2014 174,645 miles

centre exhaust clamps broken ,joint insecure

long handbrake travel

Pass 10 Jan 2013 158,321 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bonnet latch siezing

centre exhaust clamps broken/corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2012 143,007 miles

centre exhaust leaking and clamps badly deteriorated

vacuum leak at manifold area

Pass 13 Jan 2011 124,975 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 110,316 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 110,316 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 89,746 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 58,128 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 40,799 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 ULZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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