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AG03 UPB

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

104,959 mi
Last recorded104,959 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 104,959 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 103,015 miles

centre exhaust clamp broken

damage to windscreen

nail in n/s/r tyre

rear tyres low and perished

Pass 23 Sep 2016 98,239 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 98,239 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 93,887 miles

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)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 87,563 miles

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 24 Sep 2013 83,671 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 drive shaft bearing worn

Pass 7 Sep 2012 77,059 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 71,172 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 60,968 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 53,290 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 43,894 miles

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

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 are slightly cracked on the outer sidewalls.

Pass 22 Oct 2007 36,899 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 27,771 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 UPB is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 UPB, 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 UPB registered?

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

Is AG03 UPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG03 UPB shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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