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AG03 UMY

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

163,438 mi
Last recorded163,438 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 163,438 miles

(front grill missing)

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 163,436 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

(front grill missing)

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 163,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 162,903 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Unable to open bonnet

Pass 12 Apr 2019 152,771 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 145,485 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)

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 10 Apr 2017 137,398 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 123,038 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened arm (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small stone chip (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened arm (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 123,038 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger snaped (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened arm (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small stone chip (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened arm (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 31 Jan 2015 115,908 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 115,908 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 108,611 miles

front wipers are weak

Fail 3 Feb 2014 108,609 miles

Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Front Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front wipers are weak

Pass 9 Feb 2013 102,217 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 96,839 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2011 85,098 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 75,129 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 64,916 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 54,720 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 54,721 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 May 2007 43,745 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 35,203 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 35,203 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 UMY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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