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AV03 RXZ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

72,119 mi
Last recorded72,119 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 RXZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 72,119 miles

nearside and offside inner sills corroded

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded behind felt liner

rear lower inner wheel arches corroded

Fail 31 May 2018 72,110 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

nearside and offside inner sills corroded

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded behind felt liner

rear lower inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 9 May 2017 67,235 miles

nail offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre close to limit

nearside front tyre worn heavy outer edge

offside front tyre worn outer edge

oil leak

Fail 5 May 2017 67,170 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nail offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre close to limit

nearside front tyre worn heavy outer edge

offside front tyre worn outer edge

oil leak

Pass 19 May 2016 61,535 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 61,526 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2015 56,713 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

coolant level low

Pass 5 Dec 2013 52,066 miles

Both front outer C/V gaiters leaking grease

Front brake discs in poor condition

Nearside front tyre close to limit on inner edge

Offside front outer brake pad getting low

Offside front tyre getting low on inner edge

Offside rear tyre close to limit on inner edge

Oil leak

Slight play in nearside track rod end

Fail 4 Dec 2013 52,065 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Both front outer C/V gaiters leaking grease

Front brake discs in poor condition

Nearside front tyre close to limit on inner edge

Offside front outer brake pad getting low

Offside front tyre getting low on inner edge

Offside rear tyre close to limit on inner edge

Oil leak

Power steering fluid on minimum level

Slight play in nearside track rod end

Pass 20 Feb 2013 49,031 miles

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

both front tyres worn on the inner edge's

exhaust rusty

oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2012 40,117 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2012 40,103 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 26,999 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 15,411 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 8,137 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear number plate poor condtion

Pass 7 Feb 2008 77,644 miles

nsr tyre starting mishape

osf tyre worn on inner edge

rear number plate in poor conditon

Pass 6 Feb 2007 67,791 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 56,643 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 RXZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RXZ, 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 RXZ registered?

AV03 RXZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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The MOT history for AV03 RXZ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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