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AD03 VZU

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

87,384 mi
Last recorded87,384 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 VZU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2014 87,384 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 80,864 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 80,818 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

EML ON

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 73,590 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 61,759 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 52,919 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 45,827 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE WORN ON OUTER EDGES

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 35,540 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 29,437 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 25,785 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 VZU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VZU, 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 VZU registered?

AD03 VZU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 July 2003.

Is AD03 VZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 VZU shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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