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AG03 YFD

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

136,709 mi
Last recorded136,709 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2023 136,709 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BLINDING ONCOMING DRIVERS. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 127,711 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2022 127,711 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working washer pump (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 121,991 miles

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

REAR SUBFRAME AND SILLS CORRODED (bOTH)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 121,987 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear subfram, and both inner sills corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2019 115,941 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 105,116 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 105,106 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 97,836 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rears sills (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 89,774 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 4 Aug 2015 78,356 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

heatshield in centre slightly insecure

rear tyres starting to perrish

Pass 4 Aug 2014 72,526 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes corroded

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2014 72,526 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes corroded

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2013 66,913 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2013 66,913 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 61,392 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Jul 2012 61,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jul 2011 55,657 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jul 2010 50,675 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 44,031 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 37,421 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 27,450 miles

light distortion on rear number plate

Pass 5 Jul 2006 21,484 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 YFD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YFD, 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 YFD is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 August 2003.

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