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AO03 ZYH

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

90,336 mi
Last recorded90,336 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 ZYH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 90,336 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 7 Nov 2017 90,257 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 14 Nov 2016 76,775 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 68,217 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 67,945 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main service pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 57,870 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN SMOOTH ON INSIDE EDGE

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN SMOOTH ON INSIDE EDGE

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 50,007 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN SMOOTH ON INSIDE EDGE

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2013 49,974 miles

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

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

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN SMOOTH ON INSIDE EDGE

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 44,020 miles

AIRBAG SRS LAMP ILLUMINATED

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 36,900 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 20,336 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

SIGNS OF PERISHING ON REAR TYRES

Pass 1 Dec 2009 9,385 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 61,900 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 47,508 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 34,430 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 33,984 miles

crack in windscreen in zone 'A'

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 ZYH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ZYH, 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 ZYH is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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