MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,518 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside front tyre worn on edge
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside outer sill (5.2.6)
Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Rear centre (5.2.5a)
Offside front tyre worn on edge
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
oil leak
Oil leak
Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)
engine managemenc light on
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
rear no plate starting to deteriate
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
edge of n/s/r disc pitted
marks on discs
rad mount bent
rear no plate delaminating
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
edge of n/s/r disc pitted
marks on discs
rad mount bent
rear no plate delaminating
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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AO03 ZKU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 ZKU, 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 ZKU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 May 2003.
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