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AG03 UOU

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,628 mi
Last recorded81,628 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 UOU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 81,628 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 27 Jul 2020 79,852 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 75,643 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener on interior mirror, which would result in MOT failure. ()

power steering fluid at minimum level.

reversing lamp not working.

Pass 19 Oct 2018 67,147 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2018 67,147 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 60,935 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

parts of exhaust rusty (hangers)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 60,935 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

parts of exhaust rusty (hangers)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 53,700 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 53,700 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 46,814 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear lower suspension arms rusty

Pass 13 Aug 2014 41,569 miles

the parking brake lever travel is slightly high

Pass 10 Aug 2013 38,514 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 38,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 37,410 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 35,614 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 33,664 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 31,576 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 29,413 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 27,213 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 24,819 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 UOU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UOU, 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 UOU registered?

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

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