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AO03 FDG

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,008 mi
Last recorded46,008 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 FDG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 11 Mar 2026 46,008 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 45,998 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 45,925 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 45,874 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 45,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 45,542 miles

covers and trims preventing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 24 Mar 2020 45,263 miles

sill covers preventing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 7 Mar 2019 44,627 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Sill covers and plastic trims preventing full inspection

Pass 20 Mar 2018 43,977 miles

Nearside Rear spring corroded

Offside Rear spring corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2017 42,495 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 40,998 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 38,671 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 35,780 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 34,363 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

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

Front brake discs slight scoring on inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2012 33,017 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2011 30,538 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 25,418 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 22,753 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 8 Mar 2008 19,310 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 15,261 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 12,382 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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AO03 FDG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AO03 FDG, 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 AO03 FDG registered?

AO03 FDG is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is AO03 FDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO03 FDG shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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