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AM03 ZVW

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,494 mi
Last recorded78,494 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2011
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM03 ZVW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2011 78,494 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 78,400 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2011 78,388 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 73,267 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 65,940 miles

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

airbag light on

drivers window inop

engine light on

rear washer leaking in car

Fail 27 Nov 2009 65,890 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

airbag light on

drivers window inop

engine light on

rear washer leaking in car

Pass 29 Sep 2008 49,168 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 34,337 miles

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON OUTSIDE EDGE

Pass 10 Aug 2006 25,014 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 ZVW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 ZVW, 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 ZVW registered?

AM03 ZVW is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is AM03 ZVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM03 ZVW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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