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AG03 UPE

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

140,400 mi
Last recorded140,400 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 UPE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 140,400 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 140,400 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both side (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 139,570 miles

Lower body components slightly corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 139,570 miles

Lower body components slightly corroded

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 117,261 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 May 2018 117,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2017 112,095 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 84,978 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 71,293 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 22 Oct 2014 71,293 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 65,818 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 65,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2012 58,170 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)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 58,170 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 8 Sep 2011 52,319 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Sep 2011 52,319 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 47,772 miles

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 31 Aug 2010 47,772 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 13 Aug 2009 42,580 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 42,580 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 37,121 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 32,488 miles

OSR tyre punctured

Pass 18 Aug 2006 28,625 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 UPE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 UPE, 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 UPE registered?

AG03 UPE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 August 2003.

Is AG03 UPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG03 UPE shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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