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AO03 GZU

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

95,487 mi
Last recorded95,487 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 GZU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2025 95,487 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 86,760 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Slight play in shock

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE 195/50 R15 82V (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 86,747 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Slight play in shock

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE 195/50 R15 82V (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 77,304 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 74,066 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 69,854 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 69,360 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

various components corroded

Pass 31 May 2019 65,605 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi joint deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

various components corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2018 62,526 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

various suspension components corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2018 62,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

various suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2017 59,895 miles

Coil springs corroded

Front tyres worn on inner edges/ all tyres perished

Pass 24 Jun 2016 57,565 miles

coil springs corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2015 54,055 miles

corrosion on suspension components

Pass 29 May 2014 50,429 miles

corrosion on suspension components

Pass 30 May 2013 47,905 miles

front and rear coil springs starting to corrode

Pass 26 May 2012 44,588 miles

Front wipers smearing

Handbrake travel high

N/s/f wheel arch liner split

Pass 17 May 2011 39,289 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking on outer edge

o/s/f tyre cracking on outer edge

o/s/r tyre cracking on outer edge

Pass 4 May 2010 34,898 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 30,326 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 23,345 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 18,128 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 13,744 miles

Slight bind on o/s/f brake. May require atention soon.

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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AO03 GZU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 AO03 GZU, 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 AO03 GZU registered?

AO03 GZU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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