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AO52 ZVA

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

118,855 mi
Last recorded118,855 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 ZVA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 118,855 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 117,412 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 117,412 miles

Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 116,042 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 116,042 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 115,281 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 115,281 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 114,593 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 114,593 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 113,557 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 113,554 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 111,955 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 111,953 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 111,028 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 111,028 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 106,355 miles

Front tyres worn on edgeds (195/60 R15 88V)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 100,113 miles

nearside mirror glass damaged

Pass 7 Oct 2010 92,808 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 5 Oct 2010 92,781 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 8 Jul 2009 84,860 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 84,860 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 78,540 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Jul 2008 78,540 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 64,267 miles

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

high front brake imbalance

Fail 14 Jul 2006 48,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 48,936 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 40,176 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 ZVA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 AO52 ZVA, 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 ZVA is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 February 2003.

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