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AD03 MZW

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

116,350 mi
Last recorded116,350 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2024 116,350 miles

Nearside bonnet damged

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 113,753 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 109,091 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 106,189 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2021 106,189 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 103,080 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 100,999 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 100,995 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 98,953 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Seats folded down & unable to fully inspect rear belts

Fail 31 May 2018 98,953 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Seats folded down & unable to fully inspect rear belts

Pass 7 Jun 2017 96,328 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 92,257 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 75,988 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 58,907 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 55,159 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 50,918 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 46,895 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 42,117 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 36,927 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 32,679 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 28,762 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 23,396 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 MZW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 MZW, 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 MZW registered?

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

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The MOT history for AD03 MZW shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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