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AM03 ZVP

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,334 mi
Last recorded103,334 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM03 ZVP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 May 2024 103,334 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all brakes worn

damage to off side mirror cover

rear sub frame corroded

wear in rear radias arm bushes

Pass 15 May 2023 98,074 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust box outer skin corroded

repair to both rear outer sills

Pass 10 May 2022 91,820 miles

exhaust in poor condition

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 May 2022 91,818 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 12 May 2021 84,866 miles

exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 11 May 2021 84,861 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 30 May 2020 80,213 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 77,933 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 73,370 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 68,955 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 64,246 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 59,415 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 54,458 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 50,332 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 45,715 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 40,828 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 36,389 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 31,920 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 27,667 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 23,382 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 18,103 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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AM03 ZVP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AM03 ZVP, 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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AM03 ZVP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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