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AG03 XSE

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

94,950 mi
Last recorded94,950 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 XSE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 94,950 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working central (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres starting to wear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear droplink bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 86,083 miles

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Oil leak ()

Rear both tyres perished

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

engine running poorly

front to rear brake pipes corroded at nearside and offside rear

Pass 9 Feb 2017 84,898 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear both tyres perished

Pass 8 Feb 2016 82,907 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre shows a perrished/cracked outer side wall [in poor condition]

Offside Rear shows a perrished/cracked outer side wall

Rear road springs heavily corroded in the lower seats; unable to fully inspect

engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring certain testable components

exhaust system shows corrosion

oil contamination at o/s lower engine

suspect rear brake pads wearing low

various front and rear suspension components show corrosion

Fail 4 Feb 2016 82,870 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated significantly weakened (3.6.B.4d)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre shows a perrished/cracked outer side wall [in poor condition]

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

Offside Rear shows a perrished/cracked outer side wall

Rear road springs heavily corroded in the lower seats; unable to fully inspect

engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring certain testable components

exhaust system shows corrosion

oil contamination at o/s lower engine

suspect rear brake pads wearing low

various front and rear suspension components show corrosion

Pass 5 Dec 2014 80,442 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre wearing low

rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 4 Dec 2014 80,438 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre wearing low

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 26 Sep 2013 77,942 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 74,363 miles

front brake discs worn and brake pads wearing thin

Pass 8 Aug 2011 67,186 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 67,186 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Aug 2010 59,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 59,971 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 53,015 miles

n/s/f tyre low on inner edge

n/s/r road wheel slightly damaged on inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2008 46,130 miles

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

Offside front tyre tread worn down to 1.6mm limit in centre 195/60 VR 15

Unable to fully test nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

Wipers judder slightly accross screen and not parking correctly ?

Pass 4 Jul 2007 38,568 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 30,003 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 XSE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XSE, 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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What year was AG03 XSE registered?

AG03 XSE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 July 2003.

Is AG03 XSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG03 XSE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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