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AO03 ZKU

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

148,518 mi
Last recorded148,518 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 ZKU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 148,518 miles

Offside front tyre worn on edge

Fail 26 Apr 2018 148,518 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 140,854 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 140,854 miles

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)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 139,732 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2015 135,375 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2015 135,375 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 131,715 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 131,708 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 128,420 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 128,409 miles

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)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 123,888 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 116,142 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 116,142 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 92,454 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 92,442 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 May 2009 64,231 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 38,436 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2008 38,436 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 35,304 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 32,449 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 32,449 miles

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)

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 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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