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AV03 ZJY

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

77,552 mi
Last recorded77,552 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 ZJY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 77,552 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)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2016 77,552 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 64,139 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 57,086 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2013 47,783 miles

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

slight play in off side front track rod

Pass 7 Jun 2012 38,638 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 38,638 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 35,715 miles

n/s/r tyre deterioratedbetween tread and sidewall.

o/s/r tyre deteriorated between tread and side wall.

oil leak from gearbox.

oil leak from power steering pump area.

Pass 15 Jul 2010 31,596 miles

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

o/s/f and rear wiper spilt but not affecting view of road

o/s/f tyre slight out of shape and deteriorating

o/s/r tyre deteriorating

Pass 27 Jul 2009 27,456 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 27 Jul 2009 27,456 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 23,677 miles

front brake discs lipped

n/s front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 24 May 2007 18,586 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 15,300 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 ZJY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 ZJY, 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 ZJY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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