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AG03 UMB

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,453 mi
Last recorded166,453 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 166,453 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 166,141 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 154,778 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2 mil (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2 mil (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

Fail 10 Feb 2016 154,620 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2 mil (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2 mil (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

Pass 16 Feb 2015 144,140 miles

Front brake discs rusty

Fail 9 Feb 2015 144,140 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake discs rusty

Pass 6 Sep 2014 143,226 miles

light corrosion on brake pipe's

Fail 2 Sep 2014 143,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

light corrosion on brake pipe's

Pass 12 Aug 2013 132,126 miles

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

light corrosion on brake pipe's

Pass 23 Jul 2012 114,315 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 102,683 miles

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

deterioration front wiper blade's

light corrosion on brake pipe's

Pass 10 Aug 2010 92,662 miles

cracks in n/s/r tyre

Pass 3 Aug 2009 86,066 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 86,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Fail 6 Aug 2008 77,648 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyres perishing in tread

oil leak around gearbox

Pass 6 Aug 2008 77,648 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres perishing in tread

oil leak around gearbox

Pass 7 Aug 2007 66,761 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 55,946 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 UMB is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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