CarVerify

Free Car Check

AG03 KEJ

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

70,086 mi
Last recorded70,086 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2015 70,086 miles

BOTH FRONT EXHAUST MOUNTING HANGERS CORRODED OFF

Fail 16 Nov 2015 70,086 miles

BOTH FRONT EXHAUST MOUNTING HANGERS CORRODED OFF

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working SIDELIGHT (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 65,139 miles

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

front exhaust bracket fractured

rear exhaust heat sheild loose

Fail 31 Oct 2014 65,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

front exhaust bracket fractured

rear exhaust heat sheild loose

Fail 21 Nov 2013 63,062 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 63,062 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 61,689 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Sep 2011
Pass 7 Oct 2010 51,966 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 51,966 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 45,353 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 45,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 39,007 miles

both front tyres on the legal limit of 1.6mm of tread

front discs worn

n/s wiper starting to split

Pass 23 Jul 2007 29,434 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 29,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 22,220 miles

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

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

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

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
Full Ford Focus reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AG03 KEJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AG03 KEJ, 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

How do I check the history of AG03 KEJ?

You can check the full history of AG03 KEJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AG03 KEJ registered?

AG03 KEJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 July 2003.

Is AG03 KEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG03 KEJ shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AG03 KEJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AG03 KEJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.