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AG03 UNB

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

63,438 mi
Last recorded63,438 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2024 63,438 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 56,150 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 54,773 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arm holding coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 54,747 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength innersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength innersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arm holding coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 53,318 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 52,022 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 49,825 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 47,553 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 45,207 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 42,181 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 39,163 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 35,449 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 32,368 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 29,343 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Aug 2011 27,178 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 22,974 miles

Both front brake disks slightly pitted

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 18,184 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 12,806 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 7,751 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 30,510 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 UNB is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 UNB, 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 UNB registered?

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

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