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AO03 ZXE

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,904 mi
Last recorded142,904 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 ZXE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 142,904 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting down (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 132,612 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting down (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear suspension corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2018 121,503 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 116,829 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 110,757 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Exhaust corroded

Front tyre's worn low on edge's

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

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

Rear inner sill area's corroded

Slight play in o/s steering rack arm

o/s/r suspension coil spring corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2016 110,757 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (5.2.6)

Slight play in o/s steering rack arm

o/s/r suspension coil spring corroded

Rear inner sill area's corroded

Brake pipes corroded

Exhaust corroded

Front tyre's worn low on edge's

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 103,896 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 100,565 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 96,654 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 96,652 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 92,674 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 86,309 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 81,227 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 81,226 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 5 May 2009 60,181 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 52,559 miles

N/S FRONT TYRE 2-3mm . FUEL RETURN PIPE SLIGHT CHAFING UNDERSIDE FRONT OF FUEL TANK. UNDERSIDE COVERS FITTED.

Pass 30 May 2007 45,462 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 38,615 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 ZXE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 ZXE, 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 ZXE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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