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AO03 OZN

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

100,390 mi
Last recorded100,390 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 OZN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2013 100,390 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside rear tyre casing has saw tooth distortion on inner tread band

Pass 16 Jul 2013 100,390 miles

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

nearside rear tyre casing has saw tooth distortion on inner tread band

Pass 20 Jul 2012 93,062 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 84,601 miles

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

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

all coil springs corroded

cuts in side wall of offside front tyre

leak on turbo pipe

slight damage to offside rim

unevan tyre wear on nearside rear

water in rear fog lamp

Fail 28 Jul 2011 84,601 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all coil springs corroded

cuts in side wall of offside front tyre

leak on turbo pipe

slight damage to offside rim

unevan tyre wear on nearside rear

water in rear fog lamp

Pass 21 Jul 2010 75,377 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 75,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 67,368 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 67,368 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 58,344 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 58,344 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 May 2007 46,567 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2007 46,567 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 38,023 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 38,023 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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AO03 OZN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 AO03 OZN, 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 OZN registered?

AO03 OZN is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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