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AD03 VTZ

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

146,920 mi
Last recorded146,920 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 VTZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 146,920 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 140,230 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 140,229 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 132,410 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all brake pipes heavily corroded

centre/rear exhaust pipes badly corroded and leaking slightly

front exhaust mounting braket snapped

front heatshield rattle

rear exhaust mounting snapped

Pass 23 Jun 2014 119,765 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust hanger snapped/front heatshield rattle

Fail 23 Jun 2014 119,764 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all brake pipes corroded

nearside rear flexi split?

rear exhaust hanger snapped/front heatshield rattle

Pass 19 Jun 2013 108,155 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front and rear brake pipes corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2013 108,155 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front and rear brake pipes corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2012 96,584 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 96,583 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear brake pads look low and damaged

rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2011 86,061 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 86,061 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2010 85,759 miles

rear brake discs slightly pitted

rear number plate deteriorating

rear wiper split

Pass 30 Jun 2009 85,558 miles

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

oil leak (sump)??

Pass 23 Jun 2008 79,796 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 79,686 miles

Nearside Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

catalyst heatshields insecure

rear number plate discoloured

sump badly corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2008 79,686 miles

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

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

catalyst heatshields insecure

rear number plate discoloured

sump badly corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2007 66,082 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 32,204 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 VTZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 VTZ, 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 VTZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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