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AG03 UMZ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

73,796 mi
Last recorded73,796 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 73,796 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 66,888 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2015 66,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm in places (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 60,938 miles

all road springs heavy corrossion top and lower coils

n/s/r tyre in poor condition as been run with low pressure side wall damage

Fail 15 Dec 2014 60,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

all road springs heavy corrossion top and lower coils

engine oil low

n/s/r tyre in poor condition as been run with low pressure side wall damage

Pass 10 Sep 2013 55,620 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 55,595 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front tyres worn low on inner edges may need tracking adjustment

Pass 20 Aug 2012 52,133 miles

front windscreen wipers not auto parking

Pass 19 Aug 2011 47,786 miles

front windscreen wipers not auto parking

Fail 15 Aug 2011 47,768 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

front windscreen wipers not auto parking

Pass 9 Aug 2010 45,134 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

both front discs worn

both rear springs lower coils heavy corrossion

Fail 9 Aug 2010 45,134 miles

Outer Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

both front discs worn

both rear springs lower coils heavy corrossion

Pass 17 Aug 2009 40,472 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 40,472 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 34,290 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 27,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 27,201 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 20,150 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 20,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 UMZ 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 57.9%.

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

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