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AG03 UPK

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

159,745 mi
Last recorded159,745 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2016 159,745 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 6 Oct 2016 159,580 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 4 x holes (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 146,681 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 145,513 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2) (2.4.A.3)

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

exhaust system adequately supported ,bracket broken

Pass 17 Sep 2014 131,650 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake imbalance

offside rear handbrake low effort

surface corrosion underneath

Fail 9 Sep 2014 131,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake imbalance

offside rear handbrake low effort

surface corrosion underneath

Pass 11 Sep 2013 120,488 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 120,406 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2012 110,325 miles

both rear outer sills feel weak with corrosion

tested in wet conditions

Fail 23 Sep 2012 110,031 miles

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

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

both rear outer sills feel weak with corrosion

tested in wet conditions

Fail 10 Sep 2011 98,329 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear springs rusty

Pass 10 Sep 2011 98,329 miles

Rear springs rusty

Pass 2 Oct 2010 87,934 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 75,634 miles

c/l 46769

Fail 10 Aug 2009 75,462 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

c/l 46769

Pass 5 Aug 2008 62,969 miles

c.l 562360

Pass 22 Aug 2007 48,359 miles

c/l 510709

Pass 21 Aug 2006 34,419 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 UPK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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