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AV03 RZU

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

97,977 mi
Last recorded97,977 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 RZU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 97,977 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear arms corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2017 97,973 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear arms corroded

unable to open bonnet

Pass 30 Sep 2016 94,837 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced bulb clip (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

presenter adviced corrosion /components

Pass 9 Jun 2015 91,468 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 91,460 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2014 87,184 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both inner end sill panels rusty

gearbox oil leak

o/s/r tyer worn on inner edge

Fail 24 May 2014 87,075 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both inner end sill panels rusty

gearbox oil leak

o/s/r tyer worn on inner edge

Pass 18 May 2013 83,100 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

REAR TYRES GETTING LOW

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

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 5 May 2012 78,411 miles

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

slight leak from ns pas rack gaitor

Fail 5 May 2012 78,411 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

slight leak from ns pas rack gaitor

Fail 14 May 2011 74,082 miles

BAFFLES LOOSE IN EXHAUST

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 14 May 2011 74,082 miles

BAFFLES LOOSE IN EXHAUST

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

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 29 May 2010 68,332 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2009 63,414 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ON LEGAL LIMIT

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

REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Fail 23 May 2009 63,414 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ON LEGAL LIMIT

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 24 May 2008 57,486 miles

REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

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

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 26 May 2007 52,218 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Fail 26 May 2007 52,218 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2006 40,477 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 38,829 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 RZU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RZU, 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 RZU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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