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AV03 LZF

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,502 mi
Last recorded100,502 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 100,502 miles

all brake pipes coated in grease

Fail 16 Oct 2018 100,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 14 Oct 2017 91,618 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 82,145 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 75,473 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 67,993 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 66,104 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 66,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 62,639 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 59,490 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 59,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 56,431 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 52,442 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 50,871 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 46,533 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 40,121 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2007 40,121 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 32,770 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 LZF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LZF, 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 LZF registered?

AV03 LZF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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