CarVerify

Free Car Check

AG03 ULC

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

113,151 mi
Last recorded113,151 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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 ULC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
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

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 113,151 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 102,111 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

different wheel studs used on wheels

exhaust bracket broken

heatshield insecure

registration plates de-laminating

Fail 28 Jun 2017 102,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

different wheel studs used on wheels

exhaust bracket broken

heatshield insecure

registration plates de-laminating

Pass 17 May 2016 94,090 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 88,282 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 88,282 miles

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

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

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

**** strong advice wheel tracking strongly recommended

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

rear washer not working

Pass 11 Dec 2013 81,553 miles

nearside front outer cv gaitor leaking grease

oil leak

Fail 11 Dec 2013 81,553 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front outer cv gaitor leaking grease

oil leak

pas fluid low

Pass 6 Dec 2012 77,043 miles

*** offside front tyre worn very close to limits and outer wall perished 195/60/15 ***

nearside outer cv gaitor leaking grease

offside wiper splitting

oil leak

rear wiper split

Fail 6 Dec 2012 77,043 miles

*** offside front tyre worn very close to limits and outer wall perished 195/60/15 ***

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside outer cv gaitor leaking grease

offside wiper splitting

oil leak

rear wiper split

Pass 6 Dec 2011 74,303 miles

both rear shock absorbers weak

fuel level very low

nearside front outer cv gaitor slight leak of grease inner cone

nearside front tyre outer wall damage

nearside rear trailing arm bush separating

offside front tyre wearing thin and outer wall deteriorating

offside rear tyre inner edge slightly offshape

rear wiper split

slight oil leak from gearbox/power steering rack area

Fail 6 Dec 2011 74,303 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear shock absorbers weak

fuel level very low

nearside front outer cv gaitor slight leak of grease inner cone

nearside front tyre outer wall damage

nearside rear trailing arm bush separating

offside front tyre wearing thin and outer wall deteriorating

offside rear tyre inner edge slightly offshape

rear wiper split

slight oil leak from gearbox/power steering rack area

Fail 9 Dec 2010 71,591 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front exhaust downpipe flexy deteriorated and blowing also noisey

fuel level low

gearbox oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2010 71,591 miles

front exhaust downpipe flexy deteriorated and blowing also noisey

fuel level low

gearbox oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2009 68,191 miles

nearside front outer cv gaitor leaking grease

Fail 2 Dec 2009 68,191 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside front outer cv gaitor leaking grease

Fail 12 Jun 2008 59,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 59,079 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 51,441 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 51,441 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 5 Jun 2007 51,431 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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 ULC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 ULC, 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 ULC?

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

What year was AG03 ULC registered?

AG03 ULC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 August 2003.

Is AG03 ULC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG03 ULC shows 21 tests with a 52.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AG03 ULC 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 ULC. 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.