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AD03 DZP

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

85,983 mi
Last recorded85,983 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 DZP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2014 85,983 miles

nearside and offside lower sills slightly corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2013 83,482 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 83,482 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 79,751 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 65,371 miles

frontpads low

Fail 22 Jul 2011 65,371 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

frontpads low

Pass 19 Jul 2010 58,831 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 58,831 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 22 Jul 2009 50,793 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 50,793 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 44,727 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 44,727 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in n/s & o/s front steering rack arms

Pass 2 Aug 2007 37,592 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 37,592 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 35,156 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 25,538 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 DZP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DZP, 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 DZP registered?

AD03 DZP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 June 2003.

Is AD03 DZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 DZP shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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