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AG03 UMX

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,040 mi
Last recorded115,040 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 115,040 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Jul 2015 115,040 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 93,271 miles

both rear tyres worn/shoulderd on inner and outer edges

corrosion across exhaust system

front discs lipped/worn

front wipers smearing screen slightly

nearside front tyre worn/shoulderd on inner edge

rear heat shield insecure

slight dampness/leak from offside front driveshaft oil seal area

Fail 3 Jul 2014 93,271 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres worn/shoulderd on inner and outer edges

corrosion across exhaust system

front discs lipped/worn

front wipers smearing screen slightly

nearside front tyre worn/shoulderd on inner edge

rear heat shield insecure

slight dampness/leak from offside front driveshaft oil seal area

Pass 2 Jul 2013 76,105 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

corrosion across exhaust system

front coil springs corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and close to waremarkers

rear antiroll bar drop links worn/split

rear boot struts inoperative

signs of coolant leak from header tank area

wipers smearing screen

Fail 2 Jul 2013 76,104 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

corrosion across exhaust system

front coil springs corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and close to waremarkers

rear antiroll bar drop links worn/split

rear boot struts inoperative

signs of coolant leak from header tank area

wipers smearing screen

Fail 28 Jun 2012 64,195 miles

All four roadsprings are slightly corroded

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 64,195 miles

All four roadsprings are slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2011 54,155 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2011 54,155 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 46,951 miles

brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2009 41,931 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE ON 3MM

Pass 29 Aug 2008 38,136 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 31,337 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 22,595 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 UMX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 UMX, 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 UMX registered?

AG03 UMX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 August 2003.

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