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AD03 VYZ

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,952 mi
Last recorded131,952 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 131,952 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 131,952 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2024 122,556 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 122,556 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 107,147 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 107,147 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2022 101,062 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2021 99,038 miles

Front sub frame corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 97,714 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 93,609 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 93,609 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 89,664 miles

Both rear springs corroded.

signs of corrosion in offside rear inner sill

Pass 12 Apr 2017 85,861 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 79,027 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 74,597 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 69,354 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 63,627 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 54,594 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 43,970 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)

surcace corrosion on rear springs & suspension components.

Pass 19 May 2010 35,499 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 28,568 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 23,587 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 16,729 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 12,956 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 VYZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VYZ, 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 VYZ registered?

AD03 VYZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 July 2003.

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