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AO03 ZKJ

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

176,875 mi
Last recorded176,875 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2016 176,875 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed stiff (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Dec 2016 176,875 miles

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

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed stiff (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 166,199 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2016 166,198 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2015 153,907 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 140,252 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 140,252 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 126,258 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 126,258 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 114,123 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 111,281 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 150,111 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 140,323 miles

offside rear tyre starting to go out of shape and screw in tread.

Fail 22 May 2009 140,323 miles

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

offside rear tyre starting to go out of shape and screw in tread.

Pass 13 May 2008 129,404 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 105,414 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2006 80,341 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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AO03 ZKJ 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 70.6%.

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 ZKJ, 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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AO03 ZKJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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