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AG03 UPA

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

127,991 mi
Last recorded127,991 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 127,991 miles

Coolant leak header tank ()

Front Lower crankcase breather pipes badly deteriorated

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both offside & nearside (4.2.A.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both offside & nearside on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded both offside & nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 4 May 2017 127,880 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Coolant leak header tank ()

Front Lower crankcase breather pipes badly deteriorated

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both offside & nearside (4.2.A.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both offside & nearside on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded both offside & nearside (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both offside & nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 May 2016 119,173 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 119,173 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2015 112,828 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

general surface corrosion to rear suspension

Pass 13 May 2015 112,828 miles

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

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

general surface corrosion to rear suspension

Pass 10 May 2014 103,767 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2013 97,977 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both o/s/ tyres look low on pressure?

exhaust system corroded

o/s/r tyre going out of shape on inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2012 87,225 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust deteriorating

front tyres faethering edges/close to wear marks

rear tyres signs of going out of shape/ n/s/r tyre cracking up

Fail 28 Apr 2012 87,225 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust deteriorating

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres faethering edges/close to wear marks

rear tyres signs of going out of shape/ n/s/r tyre cracking up

Pass 10 May 2011 75,240 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 75,240 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front and rear coil springs corroded

front tyres cracking up and feathering on edges

n/s/r tyre going out of shape and cracking up

Pass 8 May 2010 62,685 miles

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

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

front brakes showing distortion

hand brake travel becoming excessive

o/s/r tyre badly cracking up

Pass 15 May 2009 53,567 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 44,611 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 38,269 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 30,204 miles

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

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 UPA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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