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AV03 RYZ

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

134,525 mi
Last recorded134,525 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 RYZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 134,525 miles

ADVISE VEHICLE WET AT TIME OF TEST

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 134,477 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

ADVISE VEHICLE WET AT TIME OF TEST

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 122,471 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 84,853 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 109,758 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 109,758 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 108,884 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT WING/BUMPER DAMAGE.

Fail 14 Aug 2013 108,884 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

OFFSIDE FRONT WING/BUMPER DAMAGE.

Pass 8 Aug 2012 94,962 miles

ADVISE SLIGHT BLOW ON EXHAUST

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 94,962 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 74,282 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2011 74,282 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 60,852 miles

Rear suspenstion rubber tie bar bushes debonded / split badly

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

all brake discs very badly pitted

center + rear section exhaust corroding

Pass 12 Aug 2009 49,521 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 49,521 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 41,200 miles

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

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

front brake discs looking very corroded

rear brake discs corroding slightly

rear wiper blade split

Pass 16 Aug 2007 33,828 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 24,462 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 RYZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AV03 RYZ, 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 RYZ registered?

AV03 RYZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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