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AG03 URF

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

49,567 mi
Last recorded49,567 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 49,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Large crack to nearside upper of screen. Advise replacement (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 49,562 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both discs heavily corroded/worn on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Large crack to nearside upper of screen. Advise replacement (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 40,158 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs worn/corroded on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a screw/slow puncture in the tread

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has moderate travel

Pass 18 Feb 2020 29,913 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes under vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tyre bald inner edge, attention advised

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front service brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

emissions passed however unable to print due to printer issue

Fail 14 Feb 2020 29,903 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill corroded within 30cm of suspension mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes under vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear tyre bald inner edge, attention advised

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front service brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

emissions passed however unable to print due to printer issue

Pass 12 Nov 2018 26,175 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush, advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 26,000 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush, advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 15,511 miles

Damage to n/s outer sill

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both shocker mounts (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 15,502 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Damage to n/s outer sill

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both shocker mounts (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 9,279 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 5,120 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 5,013 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s rear tyre perished

Pass 12 Nov 2014 5,013 miles

n/s rear tyre perished

Pass 5 Nov 2013 2,828 miles

both rear tyres /walls perrished

Pass 30 Oct 2012 2,629 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 1,223 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 44,176 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 41,658 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall and worn low on inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2008 35,046 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 27,984 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 21,251 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 URF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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