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AD03 MZF

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

27,306 mi
Last recorded27,306 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 MZF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 27,306 miles

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

both front tyres bald on inner edges

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge out of shape and split

o/s/r tyre going out of shape and starting to split

Fail 9 Apr 2019 27,302 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres bald on inner edges

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge out of shape and split

o/s/r tyre going out of shape and starting to split

Pass 9 Mar 2018 23,774 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 23,774 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 20,428 miles

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

front brake discs rusty on inner edge

n/s/r tyre going out of shape

o/s outer sill getting rusty

Pass 10 Jul 2015 11,080 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 30 Jun 2014 10,827 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 10,098 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 8,471 miles

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

all tyres slighty out off shape and close to limit

Pass 4 Jul 2011 7,810 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 4,431 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 57,133 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 57,133 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 49,230 miles

both rear tyres worn low and perished

front discs worn thin

Pass 3 Jul 2007 37,211 miles

both rear tyres starting to split

Pass 31 May 2006 31,633 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nail in tyre

nearside rear tyre inner tread perishing/run flat sidewall marks.

offside front tyre aprox 2.5mm.

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 MZF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MZF, 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 MZF registered?

AD03 MZF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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