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AD03 VZC

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

155,437 mi
Last recorded155,437 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 155,437 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 125,951 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 76,940 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 76,940 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 19 Dec 2014 61,578 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear tyre is starting to wear on inner edge.

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 61,578 miles

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

Offside rear tyre is starting to wear on inner edge.

Pass 18 Dec 2013 47,453 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2013 47,453 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 20 Dec 2012 27,412 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 27,412 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 3,363 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 1,793 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGES AND SLIGHTLY PERRISHED ON OUTER WALL OF TYRE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGES

Pass 9 Mar 2010 771 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

Pass 10 Mar 2009 30,906 miles

front tyres worn low

Pass 5 Mar 2008 29,325 miles

front tyres slightly worn on side wall

osf anti roll bar link has slight play in

Pass 6 Mar 2007 27,195 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 22,900 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 VZC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VZC, 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 VZC registered?

AD03 VZC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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The MOT history for AD03 VZC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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