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AY03 ZDG

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

103,516 mi
Last recorded103,516 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 ZDG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 103,516 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured close to excess (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 May 2024 103,343 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 102,519 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess GEARBOX DOG BONE MOUNT (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 102,504 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill heavy corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill heavy corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 101,983 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 101,983 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 101,966 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 101,949 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 93,190 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 93,172 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 83,433 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 83,433 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 71,433 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to the outer sidewall

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)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 68,814 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 68,626 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 67,799 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 66,624 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 65,739 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 65,739 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 58,813 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 54,233 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 47,537 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 41,050 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 32,631 miles

front tyres getting low on tread on inner edges

Pass 22 Mar 2006 23,448 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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AY03 ZDG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 AY03 ZDG, 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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AY03 ZDG is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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