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AG03 UER

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,419 mi
Last recorded97,419 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2025 97,419 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXI SECTION BROKEN & BLOWING (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

PARKING BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL - ADJUSTMENT REQUIRED

Fail 30 Jun 2025 97,244 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

parking brake adjustment required, almost at full travel

Pass 15 May 2024 89,960 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2024 89,959 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 83,618 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 81,287 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 80,573 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 80,212 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 79,238 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 76,978 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 74,135 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 73,182 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 72,349 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 71,485 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 70,479 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 70,479 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 68,915 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 64,810 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 57,024 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 48,383 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 42,661 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 32,863 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 UER is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 UER, 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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What year was AG03 UER registered?

AG03 UER is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 August 2003.

Is AG03 UER safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG03 UER shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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