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AK03 AGU

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

121,950 mi
Last recorded121,950 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 AGU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2014 121,950 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2014 121,933 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 112,044 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 103,051 miles

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)

Fail 7 Jan 2012 103,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 7 Jan 2011 95,491 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2011 95,491 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2010 87,431 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 87,431 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 75,811 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

both rear discs surface rust on them

Pass 5 Mar 2008 70,537 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 70,537 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 67,535 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 59,166 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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AK03 AGU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AK03 AGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK03 AGU registered?

AK03 AGU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is AK03 AGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK03 AGU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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