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AG03 JZD

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,357 mi
Last recorded111,357 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 JZD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 111,357 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2026 111,337 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 107,485 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 103,457 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 100,080 miles

Engine idle rough

Exhaust central heat shield poor condition (loose)

Rear registration plate delaminating

Fail 26 Jan 2023 100,067 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Engine idle rough

Exhaust central heat shield poor condition (loose)

Rear registration plate delaminating

Pass 2 Feb 2022 95,732 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2022 95,732 miles

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 92,531 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 92,531 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 87,554 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 87,554 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 83,486 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2018 83,485 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear coil springs corroded

n/s/f tyre worn to limits on inner edges

Pass 20 Jul 2017 79,594 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 75,917 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 75,917 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 72,120 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 68,907 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 68,907 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake imbalance 24%

Pass 16 Jul 2013 65,569 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 61,848 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 58,080 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 53,139 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 48,835 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)

front brake caliper slide dust caps missing

nsr tyre side wall badly cracked

Pass 24 Jul 2008 43,787 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 38,100 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 31,530 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 JZD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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