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AG03 UNU

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

116,623 mi
Last recorded116,623 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 116,623 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside door mirror glass loose

Offside Rear lower inner wheel arch corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both outer sills corroded

both rear brake pipes corroded

chips to windscreen

close to excessive corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch behind trim

damage and corrosion to offside rear outer wheel arch

slight corrosion to both front brake pipes

Fail 13 Jun 2017 116,616 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside door mirror glass loose

Offside Rear lower inner wheel arch corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both outer sills corroded

both rear brake pipes corroded

chips to windscreen

close to excessive corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch behind trim

damage and corrosion to offside rear outer wheel arch

slight corrosion to both front brake pipes

Pass 15 Jun 2016 113,620 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to both rear outer wheel arches

heavy corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

Fail 18 May 2016 113,283 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 106,170 miles

Corrosion to rear wheel arches

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

Steering rack knocking from lock to lock

Fail 29 May 2015 106,132 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Corrosion to rear wheel arches

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

Steering rack knocking from lock to lock

Pass 5 Jun 2014 98,700 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 98,700 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2013 94,142 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

clutch high

Fail 21 May 2012 88,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2012 88,931 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 83,721 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 76,308 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 68,860 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 58,311 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 58,311 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2007 44,552 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2006 35,306 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2006 35,306 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 UNU 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 63.2%.

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 UNU, 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 UNU registered?

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

Is AG03 UNU safe to buy?

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