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AG03 UPH

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,301 mi
Last recorded105,301 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 105,301 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 105,301 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 90,050 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 90,050 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 76,632 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 76,632 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 65,285 miles

SLIGHT CORROSION ON COIL SPRINGS / CORROSION ON SUSPESION UNITS / SLIGHT CORROSION ON FRONT BRAKE PIPES /

Fail 3 Dec 2013 65,254 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

nearside park brake ,reduced effort

Pass 7 Dec 2012 56,072 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 43,206 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 43,206 miles

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

o/s/f tyre getting low.

Fail 10 Dec 2010 25,353 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 25,353 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 2,836 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 2,267 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 47,280 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 42,488 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 34,588 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 UPH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 UPH, 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 UPH registered?

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

Is AG03 UPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG03 UPH shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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