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AO52 ZFR

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

141,265 mi
Last recorded141,265 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 ZFR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2016 141,265 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 130,013 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 119,513 miles

Nearside Rear 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 9 Aug 2013 107,428 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 95,444 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 82,286 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 64,129 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 51,587 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2009 51,581 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2007 40,691 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 40,691 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 30,629 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 24,552 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre nailed

o/s/f +n/s/f tyre side walls perishing

o/s/r+n/s/r tyres slightly distored

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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AO52 ZFR is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AO52 ZFR, 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 AO52 ZFR registered?

AO52 ZFR is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 January 2003.

Is AO52 ZFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO52 ZFR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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