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AD03 ZPG

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,374 mi
Last recorded147,374 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 ZPG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2015 147,374 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside door mirror taped up

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

sump pan coroded

Pass 25 Nov 2014 137,701 miles

Center and rear heat shields loose.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine coolant on min level.

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front exhaust flexi very poor.

Front tyre size different to rear.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

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

Sump very corroded.

Pass 15 Nov 2013 130,026 miles

HEAT SHEILD LOOSE / SLIGHT CORROSION ON FRONT DISCS ./ FRONT PADS LOW / N/S/R SPRING CORRODING / O/S/F BRAKE PIPE CORRODING

Fail 14 Nov 2013 130,022 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

HEAT SHEILD LOOSE / SLIGHT CORROSION ON FRONT DISCS ./ FRONT PADS LOW / N/S/R SPRING CORRODING / O/S/F BRAKE PIPE CORRODING

Pass 19 Nov 2012 121,550 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S TRACK ROD END / REAR HEAT SHEILD LOOSE / FRONT PADS GETTING LOW / SLIGHT CORRSION ON FRONT DISCS / SUMP ROTTON / SLIGHT CORRSION ON O/S/F BRAKE PIPE

Fail 15 Nov 2012 121,550 miles

Offside Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S TRACK ROD END / REAR HEAT SHEILD LOOSE / FRONT PADS GETTING LOW / SLIGHT CORRSION ON FRONT DISCS / SUMP ROTTON / SLIGHT CORRSION ON O/S/F BRAKE PIPE

Pass 17 Nov 2011 110,078 miles

BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORROD

REAR PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 4 Nov 2010 100,577 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 87,101 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 74,431 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 61,774 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 61,774 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 49,422 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 49,422 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres warn unevenly inner edges (2mm on inner edge)

unable to check n/s and o/s rear seat belts due to baby seats fitted

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 ZPG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZPG, 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 ZPG is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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