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AD52 ZZE

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

127,148 mi
Last recorded127,148 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 ZZE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 127,148 miles

front screen is cracked outside of drivers view

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 5 Apr 2016 119,356 miles

40mm crack in top centre of screen

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

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

Rear service brake readings slightly low

oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2016 119,356 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

40mm crack in top centre of screen

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

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

Rear service brake readings slightly low

oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2015 102,483 miles

exhaust corroded

front brakes worn

metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2014 85,529 miles

o/s rear tyre nearing limit

Fail 31 Jan 2014 85,529 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s rear tyre nearing limit

Pass 24 Jan 2013 78,229 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2013 78,229 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 71,128 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front tyre inner edge devoid of tread

Pass 22 Feb 2011 62,307 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 22 Feb 2011 62,307 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 15 Mar 2010 50,327 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 43,520 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 36,905 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 30,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

O/S/F TYRE STEPPING SLIGHTLY ON INSIDE EDGE AND STARTING TO AGE CRACK ON INNER SIDE WALL.

Pass 20 Mar 2007 30,495 miles

O/S/F TYRE STEPPING SLIGHTLY ON INSIDE EDGE AND STARTING TO AGE CRACK ON INNER SIDE WALL.

Pass 23 Mar 2006 24,297 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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AD52 ZZE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AD52 ZZE, 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 AD52 ZZE registered?

AD52 ZZE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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