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AU03 VDZ

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

138,717 mi
Last recorded138,717 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 VDZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 138,717 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2025 122,521 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both slight corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 122,340 miles

Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Both rear inner and outer sill areas (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both rear inner and outer sill areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both rear inner and outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded near flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded near flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 110,815 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion on inner and outer sills at back

Fail 12 Jul 2024 110,815 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

corrosion on inner and outer sills at back

Pass 6 Jul 2023 92,427 miles

surface corrosion underneath

Pass 18 Jul 2022 76,311 miles

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 14 May 2021 63,808 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 59,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread rounded on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front treads cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2019 56,123 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 53,337 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 49,921 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 46,391 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 42,875 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 38,869 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 35,770 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 34,016 miles

Front wipers smear

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2011 31,650 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 28,290 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 24,434 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 21,329 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f rim has slight distortion inside

n/s/f tyre has a cut in sidewall not deep anougth to reach the ply cords

Pass 31 May 2007 17,736 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 31 May 2006 13,858 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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AU03 VDZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 AU03 VDZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU03 VDZ registered?

AU03 VDZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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