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AG03 URE

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

117,752 mi
Last recorded117,752 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 URE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 117,752 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2017 117,752 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 110,130 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Upper Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 111,631 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Upper Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 102,876 miles

fitted child seat n/s rear

o/s headlight aim at lower limit (adjuster not working)

small blow on front exhaust flexi pipe

stone chips on screen zone a

Fail 18 Jul 2015 102,670 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

fitted child seat n/s rear

small blow on front exhaust flexi pipe

stone chips on screen zone a

Fail 16 Jul 2014 77,236 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

unable to fully check rear seat belts as child seats are fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2014 77,236 miles

unable to fully check rear seat belts as child seats are fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2013 85,868 miles

engine light on

Fail 29 Jul 2013 85,868 miles

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

engine light on

Fail 21 Jul 2012 77,319 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight corrosion on front brake discs

slight damage screen zone a

Pass 21 Jul 2012 77,319 miles

slight corrosion on front brake discs

slight damage screen zone a

Fail 23 Jul 2011 70,050 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 70,050 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 56,894 miles

child seat n/s rear. visual ceck of belt

Fail 24 Jul 2010 56,894 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

child seat n/s rear. visual ceck of belt

Pass 28 Jan 2009 40,273 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 32,977 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 27,894 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 URE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

Is AG03 URE safe to buy?

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