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AM03 CZK

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,172 mi
Last recorded166,172 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM03 CZK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 166,172 miles

all suspension components rusting

outer sill rusting

underbody surface rust

Pass 14 Aug 2020 165,135 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 163,065 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 160,411 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 160,411 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 157,190 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 157,189 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 154,134 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 154,134 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 151,250 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2015 151,244 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

eml light on

rear heat sheald lose

Pass 22 Jul 2014 141,458 miles

n/s parking brake down on performance

o/s/r trailing arm front bush splitting

Fail 22 Jul 2014 141,455 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s parking brake down on performance

o/s/r trailing arm front bush splitting

Pass 30 Jul 2013 123,983 miles

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

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine managment light on.

hand brake adjustment poor.

noise from engine/timing belt area at around 3,000 rpm .

slight engine oil leak.

Pass 17 Jul 2012 111,258 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f brake pipe at bulkhead area slightly corroded.

Fail 13 Jul 2012 111,258 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre on 2mm.

o/s/f brake pipe at bulkhead area slightly corroded.

o/s/f tyre on 2.5-3mm.

Pass 13 Jul 2011 94,982 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both front brake discs worn.

hand brake adjustment poor.

Fail 13 Jul 2011 94,982 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Upper coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

both front brake discs worn.

hand brake adjustment poor.

Pass 8 Jun 2010 82,119 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear upper exhaust braket corroded.

Pass 11 Jun 2009 69,513 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 69,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 58,435 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 46,735 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 36,264 miles

front brake pads worn

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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AM03 CZK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AM03 CZK, 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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AM03 CZK is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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