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AD03 DZF

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

100,195 mi
Last recorded100,195 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 DZF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 100,195 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 90,968 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 78,026 miles

rear trailing arm bushes minor play pin bush

surface rust throughout car advise wax oil

Pass 11 Mar 2019 77,943 miles

o/s mirror taped up but secure

slight corrosion on all brake pipes

Fail 11 Mar 2019 77,943 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

o/s mirror taped up but secure

slight corrosion on all brake pipes

Pass 8 Feb 2018 77,509 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight corrosion both outer sills

Pass 16 Feb 2017 75,881 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 74,416 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main run (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 72,976 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 68,381 miles

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

Exhaust system slightly corroded.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear washer inop.(leaking into boot area)

Reverse light inop.

Pass 17 Oct 2012 64,844 miles

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

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

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

visible kerbing damage to n/side front tyre outer sidewall / no cords showing

Pass 17 Oct 2011 61,164 miles

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

age deterioration to sidewalls on n/s/f and o/s/r tyres

engine sump pan is corroded and porous/ weeping.

surface corrosion to inner faces of both front brake discs

Pass 20 Oct 2010 59,064 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 52,592 miles

wipers poor

Pass 20 May 2008 44,652 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 34,398 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 34,381 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 29,270 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly perished incorrect speed rating worn to 3mm

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 DZF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 DZF, 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 DZF registered?

AD03 DZF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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