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AG03 YVW

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

82,370 mi
Last recorded82,370 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 YVW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 82,370 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2025 81,385 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 80,130 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2023 78,899 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 78,899 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 77,192 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 75,565 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (195/60x15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 74,595 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 72,284 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 67,451 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 67,451 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 61,780 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 56,042 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 Aug 2015 48,675 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 40,757 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 35,409 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 31,390 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 27,645 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 23,497 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 19,078 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jul 2008 16,326 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)

both front wiper blades split

Pass 25 Jul 2007 13,263 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 10,341 miles

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 YVW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 YVW, 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 YVW registered?

AG03 YVW is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is AG03 YVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG03 YVW shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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