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AG03 ZZM

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

188,702 mi
Last recorded188,702 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 ZZM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 188,702 miles

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

both rear inner wheel arches corroded

o/s/f and both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2017 188,701 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

both rear inner wheel arches corroded

o/s/f and both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2017 188,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

clutch operation very poor

Pass 10 Oct 2015 177,543 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 166,694 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 166,694 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2013 171,611 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advice rear exhaust rusted

Pass 25 Oct 2013 171,611 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advice rear exhaust rusted

Pass 19 Oct 2012 144,624 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 113,349 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 113,322 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 102,301 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 89,475 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 84,161 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 62,567 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 48,674 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre tread worn to 1.6mm on inner edge .

n/s/r tyre tread worn to 1.6mm on inner edge .

nail in o/s/r tyre .

o/s/f tyre tread worn to 1.6mm on inner edge .

Pass 21 Jul 2006 48,674 miles

n/s/f tyre tread worn to 1.6mm on inner edge .

n/s/r tyre tread worn to 1.6mm on inner edge .

nail in o/s/r tyre .

o/s/f tyre tread worn to 1.6mm on inner edge .

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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AG03 ZZM 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 64.7%.

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 AG03 ZZM, 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 AG03 ZZM registered?

AG03 ZZM is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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The MOT history for AG03 ZZM shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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