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AG03 UFZ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

61,340 mi
Last recorded61,340 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 61,340 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 61,340 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings steering rack moving, mounting bolts loose (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 57,093 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 57,093 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 53,252 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear suspension components and subframe corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2024 53,252 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear suspension components and subframe corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2023 49,483 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 45,342 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 45,289 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 41,871 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 41,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 38,230 miles

Central exhaust clamp broken

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre - inner edge worn

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 33,807 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 33,807 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 29,449 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 24,543 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2017 24,543 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 19,416 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 14 Feb 2015 12,676 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 7,988 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 7,988 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 3,042 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2013 3,042 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 32,636 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 32,491 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 32,491 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 32,072 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 29,638 miles

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

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

offside + nearside rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 29 Jul 2008 26,732 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 23,394 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 19,590 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 UFZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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

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