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AD03 MZY

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

97,841 mi
Last recorded97,841 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 97,841 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2017

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2017

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 83,620 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 83,833 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 70,633 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 63,953 miles

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

oofside front tyre crack on tyre wall inner

Pass 10 Jul 2012 55,929 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 48,640 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 42,519 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 38,289 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 38,289 miles

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 33,848 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 30,058 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 55,004 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

handbrake travel high

nearside front tyre minor sidewall damaged and low edges

nearside rear tyre under-inflated and slightly out of shape

offside front tyre low inner edge

Pass 13 Jun 2006 25,201 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 MZY 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 87.5%.

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 MZY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD03 MZY registered?

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

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The MOT history for AD03 MZY shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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