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AG03 XUL

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

197,500 mi
Last recorded197,500 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 XUL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 197,500 miles

Offside Rear sill corroded and weak

sills corroded

underbody and suspension corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2024 195,580 miles

sills corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2023 194,506 miles

brake pipes corroded

underbody,suspension corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2017 174,761 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 155,634 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 27 Aug 2016 155,634 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour showing blue (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour showing blue (1.7.5b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour showing blue (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour showing blue (1.7.5b)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 137,169 miles

Offside oil leak

both outer sills corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2014 126,936 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 124,955 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 124,955 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 122,523 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 119,291 miles

Brake fluid level, slight low.

Front brake pads worn, recommend replace.

Rear coil springs corroded.

Rear tyres worn, 2-3mm, limit 1.6mm, wearing on inner edges.

Slight play/wear in steering rack, offside.

Pass 6 Aug 2010 109,675 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 97,285 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 89,327 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TRAILING ARM MAIN BUSHES WORN

Fail 12 Jul 2008 89,327 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

EM LIGHT ILLUMINATED

OFFSIDE REAR TRAILING ARM MAIN BUSHES WORN

Pass 11 Jul 2007 80,374 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 71,216 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 XUL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XUL, 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 XUL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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