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AV03 ZKG

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

129,563 mi
Last recorded129,563 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2016 129,563 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure several splits inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb not secure (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 128,297 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive center sill may require attention soon (5.2.6)

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

exhaust system slight corrosion in places

front brake disc's corroded on inner braking face

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded in places

Fail 25 Sep 2015 128,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall 205/40/17 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 215/40/17 (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive center sill may require attention soon (5.2.6)

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

exhaust system slight corrosion in places

front brake disc's corroded on inner braking face

o/s/f windscreen wiper slight smear

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded in places

Pass 29 Sep 2014 124,006 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

exhaust system starting to corrode in places

front brake disc's show wear on inner edge

o/s outer sill corroding in places small pinhole

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

oil to underside of engine

rear coil springs corroded in places

rear suspension bushes perishing

Fail 29 Sep 2014 124,006 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

exhaust system starting to corrode in places

front brake disc's show wear on inner edge

o/s outer sill corroding in places small pinhole

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

oil to underside of engine

rear coil springs corroded in places

rear suspension bushes perishing

Pass 20 Sep 2013 118,643 miles

drivers window not opening

engine light on

offside front foglamp broken

Fail 16 Sep 2013 118,497 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers window not opening

engine light on

offside front foglamp broken

Pass 26 Sep 2012 111,153 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 111,153 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 98,987 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 88,033 miles

Nearside Rear 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 11 Sep 2009 78,518 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 78,518 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 56,200 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2008 56,200 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 42,163 miles

Nearside Rear 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 29 Apr 2006 27,405 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 ZKG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 ZKG, 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 ZKG is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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