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AG03 KFZ

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

120,802 mi
Last recorded120,802 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 KFZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 120,802 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 120,480 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2024 120,247 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 119,947 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 118,316 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2022 118,299 miles

Offside Front Power steering component insecure and steering adversely affected offside inner rack joint (2.1.5 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2021 112,641 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 112,631 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2020 107,420 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 104,551 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2019 104,551 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 10,074 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 10,074 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 93,613 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 88,752 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 83,019 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 83,019 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 78,500 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2014 78,500 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2013 73,860 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 73,860 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 70,039 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 66,774 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 16 Oct 2010 63,020 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 58,913 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 54,635 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 54,635 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 49,428 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 44,910 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 KFZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 KFZ, 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 AG03 KFZ registered?

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

Is AG03 KFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG03 KFZ shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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