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AV03 XZC

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

168,734 mi
Last recorded168,734 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 XZC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2018 168,734 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

filler on sills but appears cosmetic only

Fail 14 Dec 2018 168,734 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

filler on sills but appears cosmetic only

Pass 22 Dec 2017 165,201 miles

brake pipes coated with grease

n/s/r tyre 3mm

o/s/r tyre starting to perish/crack

Pass 7 Dec 2016 162,588 miles

Both front suspension lower ball joint dust covers look to have had temp repairs

Both rear suspension arms corroded but not excessive

Brake pipes greased

Corrosion to both inner arch areas but not yet excessive

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

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

o/s/r tyre cracked

Fail 16 Nov 2016 162,581 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at (5.2.6)

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

all brake pipes coated with grease

corrosion starting both rear inner archs but not yet to excess

corrosion starting both rear lower suspension arms

Pass 26 Aug 2015 168,684 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 153,986 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 102,192 miles

high level brake light not working

Fail 24 May 2013 102,177 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

high level brake light not working

Pass 22 May 2012 93,255 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 84,812 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 May 2010 75,592 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 75,592 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 20 May 2009 65,989 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 59,779 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 48,496 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 38,127 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 37,817 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 XZC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc 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 XZC, 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 XZC registered?

AV03 XZC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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