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AV03 XZT

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

107,405 mi
Last recorded107,405 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 107,405 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 103,211 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 100,748 miles

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2018 100,748 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 96,833 miles

Rear nearside and offside rear trailing arm bushes perishing

engine management light on

front and rear subframes and suspension arms / rear inner sills / fuel tank straps - corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2016 93,363 miles

Front nearside and offside coil spring top mounts corroded

Offside Front brake pipes corroded - STRONG ADVICE

Rear fuel tank straps corroded

Rear nearside and offside coil springs corroded

Rear nearside and offside trailing arm bushes perishing

engine management light on

Pass 5 Mar 2015 90,262 miles

engine management light on

front exhaust hanger brackets fractured and system corroded

nearside and offside front wipers splitting

rear subframe and suspension arms corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2014 86,224 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 86,224 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)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 80,185 miles

exhaust system and hanger brackets corroded

front and rear subframes / rear suspension arms / rear crossbeam / rear inner sills / fuel tank straps - Corroding

front brake discs lipped and pads low

nearside rear tyrewall perishing

Fail 4 Mar 2013 80,185 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

exhaust system and hanger brackets corroded

front and rear subframes / rear suspension arms / rear crossbeam / rear inner sills / fuel tank straps - Corroding

front brake discs lipped and pads low

nearside rear tyrewall perishing

Pass 2 Mar 2012 74,287 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 68,621 miles

exhaust system and hangers corroded

front and rear subframes starting to corrode

front brake pads getting low

fuel tank straps corroding

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly scored and lipped

nearside and offside front brake hose metal ferrules corroding

wipers smeary

Pass 23 Feb 2010 62,897 miles

exhaust system and hangers corroded

front brake pads getting low

nearside and offside front and rear brake hose metal ferrules corroding

Fail 24 Feb 2009 58,973 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

exhaust hangers corroding

exhaust system corroding

nearside and offside front brake discs lipped

nearside front tyre close to limit

rear window washers inoperative

slightly long travel on handbrake

Pass 24 Feb 2009 58,973 miles

exhaust hangers corroding

exhaust system corroding

nearside and offside front brake discs lipped

nearside front tyre close to limit

rear window washers inoperative

slightly long travel on handbrake

Fail 3 Mar 2008 52,260 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 52,260 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 XZT 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 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 XZT, 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 XZT registered?

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

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