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AD03 MZG

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

48,823 mi
Last recorded48,823 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 48,823 miles

Extensive repairs to outer Sills

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2021 48,823 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Extensive repairs to outer Sills

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing not tested

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing not tested

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 47,160 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 47,137 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 41,410 miles

Extensive repairs and welding to outer sills

Front Tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt extension fitted to Drivers seat belt

Pass 27 Sep 2017 36,156 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flex weak (7.1.2)

Repairs carried to nearside outer sill

Fail 27 Sep 2017 36,156 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer Sill corroded and holed (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flex weak (7.1.2)

Repairs carried to nearside outer sill

Pass 14 Sep 2016 30,927 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flex (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 30,875 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer Sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer Sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flex (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 26,835 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2014 22,691 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 16,912 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 11,160 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/f seat belt has sewing repair

Pass 29 Sep 2011 5,135 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 1,103 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 490 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 43,435 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Jun 2009 43,435 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 41,531 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 39,657 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 36,911 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 MZG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MZG, 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 MZG registered?

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

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