MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,214 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated flexi damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
supension and brake components rusty
Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust heat shield damaged and loose
supension and brake components rusty
Front tyres perished and worn to 3mm
Mileage display faulty
Nearside rear brake caliper parking brake lever not fully returning to it's of position
Rear brake discs lightly rusted and discoloured
Rear brake pads getting low
Slight play in the offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint
Windscreen wiper park function faulty
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front tyres perished and worn to 3mm
Mileage display faulty
Nearside rear brake caliper parking brake lever not fully returning to it's of position
Rear brake discs lightly rusted and discoloured
Rear brake pads getting low
Slight play in the offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint
Windscreen wiper park function faulty
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Focus?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AO03 ZXS is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 ZXS, 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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What year was AO03 ZXS registered?
AO03 ZXS is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 May 2003.
Is AO03 ZXS safe to buy?
The MOT history for AO03 ZXS shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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