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AD03 MZT

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,228 mi
Last recorded137,228 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 MZT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 137,228 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Dec 2016 131,190 miles

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

Oil leak Gear box oil seal off side ()

Fail 8 Dec 2016 131,190 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Oil leak Gear box oil seal off side ()

Pass 6 Nov 2015 124,428 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2015 124,428 miles

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both side under sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2015 124,269 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 116,057 miles

both front tyres getting low on tread & wearing inner & outer edges

slight play in o/s/r shock absorber bushes

Fail 8 Oct 2014 116,049 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

both front tyres getting low on tread & wearing inner & outer edges

slight play in o/s/r shock absorber bushes

Pass 3 Oct 2013 108,799 miles

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

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

front exhaust (flexi) worn

Fail 3 Oct 2013 108,799 miles

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

front exhaust (flexi) worn

Pass 11 Oct 2012 102,704 miles

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 20 Oct 2011 97,110 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 97,110 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 88,732 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 75,613 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 64,427 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 50,364 miles

Offside door mirror damaged

Offside front tyre on 2mm

Offside front window not working

Pass 16 Jun 2006 38,122 miles

Offside front window not working

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 MZT is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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