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AG03 URM

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,335 mi
Last recorded119,335 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 URM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 119,335 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 119,334 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 May 2017 115,291 miles

Both rear brake pipes corroded

Both rear tyres perished

Exhaust system corroded

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

Front bumper damaged but no sharp edges

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside rear wheel arch and bumper damaged but no sharp edges

Oil leak ()

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

Rear sub frame and suspension components corroded

Scattered multiple small chips in windscreen

coil spring corroded Both sides front and both sides rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 May 2016 109,811 miles

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

both sides front and both sides rear brake pipes slightly corroded

both sides rear tyres perished

coil spring corroded both sides front and both sides rear (2.4.C.1b)

front bumper damaged

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

rear suspension components and rear vehicle structure have slight corrosion apparent

Pass 10 Apr 2015 102,332 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 102,332 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 98,260 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 95,319 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 92,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 May 2011 82,249 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 82,249 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2010 70,837 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 59,261 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside mirror casing damaged. mirror glass is smashed

rear wiper split

Pass 8 Apr 2008 46,570 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 46,570 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 33,896 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 URM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red 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 URM, 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 URM is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 August 2003.

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