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AG03 ULS

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,216 mi
Last recorded76,216 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 76,216 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi and centre joiner sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2026 76,216 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi and centre joiner sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 75,499 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2025 75,499 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi & middle joiner blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 74,591 miles

Coolant leak Radiator leaking ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex joint and middle join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Air conditioning leaking oil

Pass 21 Dec 2022 72,269 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2022 72,269 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 70,318 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 69,450 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 66,308 miles

Central Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 63,310 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 60,124 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2017 60,123 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 27 May 2016 56,713 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 56,713 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 56,432 miles

rear seats not in use at time of test

Fail 4 Jun 2014 55,848 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 55,848 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 55,248 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear seats folded down

Pass 9 May 2012 54,276 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 51,666 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 5 Aug 2010 46,257 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 41,147 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 35,931 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 35,931 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 30,658 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Aug 2006 26,620 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 26,620 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 ULS is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 ULS, 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 ULS registered?

AG03 ULS is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 August 2003.

Is AG03 ULS safe to buy?

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