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AG03 UPD

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

139,525 mi
Last recorded139,525 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 139,525 miles

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

Rear reverse lights not working

Fail 19 Aug 2021 139,474 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear reverse lights not working

Pass 18 Aug 2020 129,228 miles

Coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded but not likely to fail (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills and suspension areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2020 129,227 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes out when side lights used (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald inner edge as well (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded but not likely to fail (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills and suspension areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 123,349 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 123,348 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 116,371 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 111,124 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 104,006 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 97,999 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 97,996 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Side lights on when brake is aplied (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Brake lights on when side lights turned on (1.2.1f)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 89,741 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 89,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 82,447 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 82,445 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 75,329 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 67,253 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 60,074 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 49,661 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jul 2008 39,904 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 30,547 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 23,950 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 UPD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UPD, 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 UPD is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 August 2003.

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