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AV03 ZHU

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,155 mi
Last recorded142,155 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 ZHU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 142,155 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 140,775 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 140,769 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 139,996 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 138,212 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 138,212 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 131,037 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs scored

Pass 9 Mar 2013 121,905 miles

All brake discs corroded

Both rear tyres worn on inside edges

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

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

Nearside front seat belt slow to return

Fail 9 Mar 2013 121,905 miles

All brake discs corroded

Both rear tyres worn on inside edges

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front seat belt slow to return

Pass 25 Jul 2011 88,926 miles

Engine coolant level low

Engine management light on

Nearside front seatbelt will not retract without assistance.

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake discs scored.

Rear number plate deteriorated.

Fail 25 Jul 2011 88,926 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine coolant level low

Engine management light on

Nearside front seatbelt will not retract without assistance.

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake discs scored.

Rear number plate deteriorated.

Pass 24 Feb 2010 65,025 miles

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

nearside front tyre inner edge getting low

Pass 9 Mar 2009 62,004 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2009 62,004 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 47,571 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 47,571 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 May 2007 39,127 miles

front discs and pads worn and slightly corroded

Pass 16 May 2006 26,501 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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)

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 ZHU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,989cc 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 ZHU, 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 ZHU registered?

AV03 ZHU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 June 2003.

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