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AG03 JWZ

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

156,185 mi
Last recorded156,185 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 156,185 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust bracket is heavily corroded and is due to snap off soon (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Shaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust bracket have corroded away and broke off (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 156,185 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust bracket is heavily corroded and is due to snap off soon (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Shaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust bracket have corroded away and broke off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 148,156 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

various points of corrosion

Fail 25 Nov 2023 148,156 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

various points of corrosion

Pass 1 Dec 2022 141,694 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2022 141,694 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 99,667 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears , 1956015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 99,665 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears , 1956015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 95,132 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 92,408 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 92,408 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 88,672 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 84,625 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 84,625 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 79,333 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 May 2014 75,392 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 68,477 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear tyres cracked slightly on tread

Pass 6 Jun 2012 61,956 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 54,828 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 47,923 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 43,160 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 43,160 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 38,355 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 32,219 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 26,570 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 JWZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 JWZ, 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 JWZ registered?

AG03 JWZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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