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AG03 USB

2003 Ford Focus

Maroon Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,395 mi
Last recorded117,395 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 USB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 117,395 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes worn and deteriorated.

Front exhaust hanger broken.

Nearside front tyre almost on legal limit.

Offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge.

Pass 19 Dec 2015 108,148 miles

Child seat fitted to rear seat stopping full inspection of adult belt.

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle underside in poor condition.

Fail 18 Dec 2015 108,148 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flex. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Child seat fitted to rear seat stopping full inspection of adult belt.

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle underside in poor condition.

Pass 15 Jan 2015 101,046 miles

Baby seat fitted in nearside rear.

Nearside front tyre on legal limit and worn smooth on inner edge.

Offside front tyre low on tread and worn smooth on inner edge.

Pass 9 Jan 2014 93,441 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 8 Jan 2014 93,441 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Jan 2013 84,811 miles

Child seat fitted n/s rear, visual inspection to seat belt.

Damamage to windscreen.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 78,270 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 74,452 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 72,036 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 71,925 miles

Offside Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 57,493 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 46,608 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 46,608 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Aug 2007 41,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 41,286 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 32,395 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 USB is a 2003 Ford Focus in Maroon with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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