CarVerify

Free Car Check

AV03 ZKW

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

159,825 mi
Last recorded159,825 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 ZKW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2014 159,825 miles

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

Oil leak

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

slight accident damage front and rear. n/s/f.inner wheel arch loose.

Pass 30 May 2013 151,983 miles

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust system fouling on body

Fail 30 May 2013 151,983 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust system fouling on body

Pass 22 May 2012 142,122 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 127,870 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 127,850 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 26 May 2010 110,759 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 May 2010 110,718 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 May 2009 94,295 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 94,294 miles

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

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

rear tyres worn out of shape

Pass 15 May 2008 80,402 miles

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

unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 23 May 2007 67,109 miles

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

unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 18 May 2006 52,854 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
Full Ford Focus reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AV03 ZKW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 ZKW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AV03 ZKW?

You can check the full history of AV03 ZKW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AV03 ZKW registered?

AV03 ZKW is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 May 2003.

Is AV03 ZKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV03 ZKW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AV03 ZKW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AV03 ZKW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.