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AV03 JZX

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

150,290 mi
Last recorded150,290 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 JZX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 150,290 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 145,820 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 141,176 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 133,161 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 122,550 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 110,386 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 110,386 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 94,843 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 80,595 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 74,073 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 61,618 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 61,618 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 45,397 miles

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

cuts in both front tyres inner wall

n/s/r tyre wearing out of shape

Pass 10 Feb 2006 31,794 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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AV03 JZX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AV03 JZX, 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 AV03 JZX registered?

AV03 JZX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is AV03 JZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV03 JZX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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