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AM03 CZP

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

79,705 mi
Last recorded79,705 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM03 CZP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2015 79,705 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2015 79,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 9 Feb 2015 74,323 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 74,323 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 69,748 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 69,748 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013
Fail 23 Mar 2013

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 65,536 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2011 65,536 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2010 59,069 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

rear exhaust box damaged

Pass 22 Oct 2010 59,069 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box damaged

Pass 31 Oct 2009 53,855 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 48,054 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 20 Oct 2007 42,539 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 38,838 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 33,178 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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AM03 CZP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CZP, 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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What year was AM03 CZP registered?

AM03 CZP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 August 2003.

Is AM03 CZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM03 CZP shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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