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AV03 ZJE

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

106,154 mi
Last recorded106,154 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 ZJE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 106,154 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 106,154 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 104,881 miles

Front Engine management light on

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion Both sides (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2018 104,881 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Engine management light on

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion Both sides (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 102,412 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 102,412 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 97,778 miles

Engine management light on

Front Driver view temporary thing on way

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion Inner both sides (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2016 97,674 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outside (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outside (6.1.B.2)

Engine management light on

Front Driver view temporary thing on way

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion Inner both sides (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 94,533 miles

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

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

engen management light on

Fail 26 Jan 2015 94,533 miles

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

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

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

engen management light on

Pass 28 Jan 2014 87,453 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 82,298 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine management light on

rear wiper blade damaged

Fail 26 Jan 2013 82,292 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine management light on

rear wiper blade damaged

Pass 30 Jan 2012 79,296 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 74,716 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 70,722 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 65,191 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 65,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 81,647 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 81,643 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in rear tyre

front no plate damaged

Pass 7 Jun 2007 57,300 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 50,407 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 ZJE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ZJE, 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 ZJE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 June 2003.

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