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AD03 NBZ

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

34,428 mi
Last recorded34,428 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 NBZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2021 34,428 miles

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

Front Bumper not fully secured?

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged In poor condition (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside track rod has damage

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 33,273 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front track rod damaged

Fail 28 Jul 2020 33,273 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front track rod damaged

Pass 26 Jul 2019 31,550 miles

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

Offside Track rod damaged?

Rear Exhaust mounting defective 2 mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 31,550 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod damaged?

Rear Exhaust mounting defective 2 mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 29,692 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 27,574 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 24,631 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 21,554 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 17,633 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 15,382 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 11,967 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 8,439 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 8,439 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 4,090 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 45,683 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 40,637 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 32,451 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 24,586 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 NBZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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

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