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AV03 RZK

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,484 mi
Last recorded144,484 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 RZK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2018 144,484 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure centre hanger snapped + mounting rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s mirror housing partially insecure

slight damage o/s/r tyre outer sidewall

Pass 21 Aug 2017 142,479 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 142,479 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 133,674 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 133,469 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced trailing arm bush (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced trailing arm bush (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 126,699 miles

both front brake pipes are starting to corrode

both front to rear brake pipes are starting to corrode

both rear suspension trailing arms, main bushes are demainating, not yet excessive

Pass 14 Mar 2014 121,932 miles

middle exhaust bracket is missing, exhaust still fully supported

nearside front anti-roll bar link, lower gaiter is pin holed

rear exhaust heat shield is insecure

Pass 14 Mar 2013 108,674 miles

front brake disc inner faces are starting to corrode

middle exhaust bracket has corroded off.. exhaust is still fully supported

offside rear inner wheel inner rim buckled not yet excessive

slight buckle to the nearside rear wheel inner rim

Fail 13 Mar 2013 108,674 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

front brake disc inner faces are starting to corrode

middle exhaust bracket has corroded off.. exhaust is still fully supported

offside rear inner wheel inner rim buckled not yet excessive

slight buckle to the nearside rear wheel inner rim

Pass 14 Mar 2012 95,390 miles

rear springs corroded around bottom of spring

Pass 16 Mar 2011 82,776 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 82,776 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 72,022 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 72,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 60,391 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 52,260 miles

Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

large sticker in centre of screen

Pass 8 Mar 2007 46,627 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 39,934 miles

both fron tyres wearing on inner edges

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 RZK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AV03 RZK, 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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AV03 RZK is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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