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AD03 DZE

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

71,072 mi
Last recorded71,072 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 DZE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 71,072 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 70,603 miles

General underbody corrosion

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 28 May 2024 70,245 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 69,692 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion to under side of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 69,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 May 2016 67,929 miles

both front tyres 3mm

Fail 19 May 2016 67,929 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres 3mm

Fail 18 May 2015 65,060 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre 3mm

Pass 18 May 2015 65,060 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre 3mm

Pass 20 May 2014 61,513 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre 3mm

Pass 22 May 2013 57,870 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 53,847 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 49,298 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 43,596 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 43,596 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2009 38,827 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 33,612 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 28,236 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 23,359 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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AD03 DZE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black 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 AD03 DZE, 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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What year was AD03 DZE registered?

AD03 DZE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 May 2003.

Is AD03 DZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 DZE 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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