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AG03 JXS

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,319 mi
Last recorded42,319 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 42,319 miles

All suspension components corroded. Front and rear

Pass 3 Oct 2024 41,764 miles

All suspension components corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 41,414 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and back (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly twisted Both slight (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 40,987 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 40,255 miles

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all corroded (5.3.2 (b))

rear subframe and suspension arms have light corrosion

Pass 9 Oct 2020 39,745 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished, recommend replacement soon. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor weeping of engine oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 39,745 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished, recommend replacement soon. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor weeping of engine oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 39,282 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers fitted to vehicle preventing the inspection of some components

suspension corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2018 38,754 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive O/S driveshaft oil seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both. ()

Fail 28 Sep 2018 38,754 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive O/S driveshaft oil seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both. ()

Pass 3 Oct 2017 38,051 miles

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 38,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 37,201 miles

All tyres are slightly perished

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak Back of engine ()

Pass 15 Oct 2015 36,393 miles

OSF wheel bearing sounds slightly rough

Pass 14 Oct 2014 35,191 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 32,567 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 30,034 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 27,548 miles

Front brake discs worn ( inner surfaces ) + pads look low

Fail 11 Oct 2011 27,548 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake discs worn ( inner surfaces ) + pads look low

NSR Tyre heavily perished on the outer tread edge

OSF Wiper blade starting to split STILL CLEARS THE SCREEN

Pass 21 Oct 2010 25,642 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 23,640 miles

rear tyres nearing wear bars

Pass 27 Oct 2008 22,657 miles

rear tyres nearing wear bars

Pass 30 Oct 2007 21,243 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)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 19,701 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 JXS is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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