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AG03 UPW

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

242,802 mi
Last recorded242,802 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 242,802 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2018 242,800 miles

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

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

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

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 237,645 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

fuel pipes corroded

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Pass 24 Jun 2016 99,202 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2016 99,107 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 94,397 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 84,397 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished

corrosion on all coil springs

exhaust corroded in places

play in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 10 May 2014 84,397 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished

corrosion on all coil springs

exhaust corroded in places

front brake discs & brake pads worn

play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 3 May 2013 76,335 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion on coil springs

exhaust corroded in places

exhaust corroded in places

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre vey close to limits

offside door mirror glass loose

offside front tyre damaged on outer wall

Pass 31 May 2012 69,807 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all four coil springs corroded

cut on nearside front tyre outer wall

exhaust corroded in places

Pass 4 Feb 2011 58,786 miles

n/s/rear and front coil spreings slightly corroded

slight play in o/s/rear wheel bearing

Fail 3 Feb 2011 58,778 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/rear and front coil spreings slightly corroded

slight play in o/s/rear wheel bearing

Pass 14 Dec 2009 51,658 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008

Nearside front tyre has cut on outersidewall

Offside and nearside rear tyres cracking

Pass 20 Aug 2007 65,668 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 55,317 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 UPW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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