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AG03 UOW

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

56,946 mi
Last recorded56,946 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 UOW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 56,946 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint showing signs of wear

Fail 20 Jul 2017 56,946 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjusted aim height (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Refitted bulb properly (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint showing signs of wear

Pass 13 Jul 2016 45,352 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 45,352 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 38,063 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 38,063 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 30,065 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 29,610 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

front exhaust mount corroded but system secure.

Pass 27 Aug 2013 22,044 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2012 13,307 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2011 5,047 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 83,096 miles

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 11 Aug 2009 76,935 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 22 Aug 2008 69,010 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 61,266 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 61,266 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 51,360 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 UOW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UOW, 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 UOW registered?

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

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