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AG03 UPF

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,960 mi
Last recorded101,960 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2019 101,960 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 101,953 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced skin sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm shoulder (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Body panel likely to become detached skin sill (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Nov 2018 95,850 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2018 95,846 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2017 89,703 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2017 89,679 miles

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Both outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 84,489 miles

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

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

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

advise sills corroded no holes time of test

Pass 28 Oct 2015 82,894 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 80,330 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 76,434 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on edge

Fail 11 Nov 2013 76,434 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

offside front tyre wearing on edge

Fail 3 Nov 2012 69,626 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 69,626 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 63,721 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 57,548 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 49,023 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Oct 2008 39,843 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 32,598 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 32,598 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 26,150 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 UPF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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