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AO03 ZWT

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

110,502 mi
Last recorded110,502 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 ZWT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2017 110,502 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn in the middle (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak all over ()

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 105,356 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 101,395 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 101,395 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 98,958 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 92,359 miles

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

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

rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2013 92,359 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2012 84,105 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front exhaust mounts missing

front tyres getting low on tread

off side front flexy slightly twisted

small cuts to off side front tyre side wall

Pass 26 Sep 2011 74,732 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 72,337 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 51,653 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 51,649 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 42,110 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 42,073 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 29,738 miles

noise from o/s front seatbelt

Pass 23 Mar 2007 19,993 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 14,894 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 ZWT is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ZWT, 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 ZWT is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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