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AO52 ZTW

2003 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

160,635 mi
Last recorded160,635 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 ZTW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 160,635 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both inner and outer sills rusty

Pass 24 Feb 2017 152,841 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 145,499 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2015 145,493 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 140,329 miles

Auxillary drive belt slightly deteriorated.

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

Offside rear brake hose insecure at joint to pipe, recommend new clip.

Rear brakes effort slightly low,recommend servicing.

Fail 27 Nov 2014 140,327 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Auxillary drive belt slightly deteriorated.

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

Offside rear brake hose insecure at joint to pipe, recommend new clip.

Rear brakes effort slightly low,recommend servicing.

Pass 27 Nov 2013 132,890 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SHOWIN G SIGNS OF AGE

Pass 26 Nov 2012 127,759 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 120,173 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 113,756 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 105,422 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 105,422 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 67,939 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 90,468 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 82,081 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 75,406 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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AO52 ZTW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red 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 AO52 ZTW, 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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AO52 ZTW is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 January 2003.

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