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AM03 ZWA

2003 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

144,888 mi
Last recorded144,888 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM03 ZWA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 144,888 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 144,333 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 141,394 miles

EXHAUST FLEX JOINT DETERIORATED & LEAKING.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear bump stops deteriorated.

n/s parking brake not as efficient as o/s.

n/s/f wheel rims bent.

o/s headlamp mounting bracket broken.

Fail 26 Nov 2014 141,183 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST FLEX JOINT DETERIORATED & LEAKING.

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

both outer sills corroded.

both rear bump stops deteriorated.

n/s/f wheel rims bent.

o/s headlamp mounting bracket broken.

Pass 31 Oct 2013 80,888 miles

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

both outer sills corroded at rear

n/s parking brake not as efficient as o/s, caliper lever not on off stop when brake released.

n/s/f wheel rims bent

n/s/r tyre tread on depth warning markers, o/s/r close to markers.

Fail 31 Oct 2013 80,888 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both outer sills corroded at rear

n/s parking brake not as efficient as o/s, caliper lever not on off stop when brake released.

n/s/f wheel rims bent

n/s/r tyre tread on depth warning markers, o/s/r close to markers.

Pass 27 Oct 2012 80,888 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)

Pass 9 Nov 2011

both rear trailing arm bushes becoming worn

corrosion to rear brake discs

corrosion to rear inner sills

engine oil leak

rear bumper damaged

Pass 9 Nov 2010 89,889 miles

Oil leak

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 5 Oct 2009 76,936 miles

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

n/s/f tyre worn on edge on legal limit

both rear suspension link arm bushes worn

Pass 19 Nov 2008 64,222 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 49,566 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 36,335 miles

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

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

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

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 ZWA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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