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AG03 KWR

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,233 mi
Last recorded141,233 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 KWR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2025 141,233 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor\Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 137,957 miles

Coolant on minimum level

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak and level on minimum (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 137,954 miles

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

Coolant on minimum level

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak and level on minimum (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 133,500 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 125,597 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 124,310 miles

Both rear upper shock mounts corroded

Corrosion to coil springs

Corrosion to rear subframe

corrosion to fuel tank strap

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 18 Nov 2020 124,310 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. seat back (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear upper shock mounts corroded

Corrosion to coil springs

Corrosion to rear subframe

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to fuel tank strap

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Jun 2019 121,378 miles

corrosion to both inner sills

corrosion to coil springs

corrosion to fuel tank strap

corrosion to o/s outer sill

Pass 18 Jun 2018 112,782 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 112,782 miles

Exhaust system insecure Center mount broken away (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 104,171 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Jun 2017 104,171 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn to excess

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn to xcess

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jun 2016 94,773 miles

Corrosion to both front and n/s/r coil springs

Corrosion to both rear inner wheel arch flitch panels

Some corrosion to both rear inner sill areas

Some corrosion to rear metal brake pipes and hose ferules

Fail 9 Jun 2016 94,773 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Both front tyres worn close to service limits

Corrosion to both front and n/s/r coil springs

Corrosion to both rear inner wheel arch flitch panels

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rotational noise from engine belt end

Some corrosion to both rear inner sill areas

Some corrosion to rear metal brake pipes and hose ferules

Wipers poor

Pass 10 Jul 2015 85,487 miles

Advanced Corrosion to exhaust mounting brackets

Heavy corrosion around both rear seat belt mounting areas

Heavy corrosion to n/s/r coil spring

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Service wear to front brake discs and pads

Slight gearbox oil leak

Small stone chips to front windscreen

Surface corrosion to rear subframe and components

Pass 1 Jul 2014 74,083 miles

Advanced corrosion to exhaust mounts

Advancing corrosion to rear brake hose ferules

Auxillary drive belt splitting

Evidence of corrosion to rear inner arches, felt liners preventing full examination

General corrosion to suspension subframes and components

N/s/f tyre wearing close to service limits

N/s/r tyre worn to limits and nail in tread

O/s/r tyre carcass deteriorating and wearing close to service limits

Various small chips on windscreen

Fail 1 Jul 2014 74,083 miles

Advanced corrosion to exhaust mounts

Advancing corrosion to rear brake hose ferules

Auxillary drive belt splitting

Evidence of corrosion to rear inner arches, felt liners preventing full examination

General corrosion to suspension subframes and components

N/s/f tyre wearing close to service limits

N/s/r tyre worn to limits and nail in tread

O/s/r tyre carcass deteriorating and wearing close to service limits

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Various small chips on windscreen

Pass 11 Jun 2013 60,853 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 60,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 50,325 miles

Exhaust mounting brackets corroding

General light corrosion to rear subframe and components

Rear antiroll bar link bushes deteriorating

Small chips on windscreen

Some corrosion to both rear brake hose ferules

Some corrosion toboth front coil springs and shock absorber bodies

Some uneven wear to n/s/f tyre

Pass 31 May 2011 39,670 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 33,206 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 33,206 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 30,814 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Jul 2008 28,788 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 24,846 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 18,500 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 KWR is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KWR, 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 KWR is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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