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AJ03 AGZ

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

49,033 mi
Last recorded49,033 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 AGZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 49,033 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2017 49,032 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 May 2016 37,358 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 29,893 miles

brake pipes slightly ocrroded

front brake discs slightly pitted and corroded

o/s rear tyre perrished

Pass 29 Apr 2014 24,823 miles

the o/s/r tyre is worn to 3mm

the rear sills are getting weak with corrosion

Fail 29 Apr 2014 24,823 miles

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

the o/s/r tyre is worn to 3mm

the rear sills are getting weak with corrosion

Pass 3 May 2013 20,723 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

the o/s/r tyre is worn to 3mm

Pass 2 May 2012 16,018 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

rear tyre unrepairable

Pass 11 May 2011 10,881 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 5,567 miles

the n/s/r tyre is wearing out of shape and needs replacing soon

Pass 16 Apr 2009 1,871 miles

N/S/R tyre slightly out of shape

Rear numberplate starting to deteriorate

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 59,718 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 54,730 miles

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

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

bonnet catch/release mechanism seized

Pass 7 Nov 2006 52,718 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 44,062 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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AJ03 AGZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AJ03 AGZ, 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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AJ03 AGZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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