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AU03 OGJ

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

68,339 mi
Last recorded68,339 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 OGJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 68,339 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 68,339 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 61,965 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 53,621 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 46,614 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 46,603 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 38,373 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 31,337 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2019 22,287 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 15,614 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 13,482 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 7,729 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 116 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 86 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 86 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 7,544 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 7,074 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 6,378 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 5,488 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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AU03 OGJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AU03 OGJ, 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 AU03 OGJ registered?

AU03 OGJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 November 2003.

Is AU03 OGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU03 OGJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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