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AV03 ZKY

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

142,717 mi
Last recorded142,717 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 ZKY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 142,717 miles

head lamps discoloured

n/s h/lamp jet missing

Fail 9 Aug 2016 142,717 miles

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

head lamps discoloured

n/s h/lamp jet missing

Pass 10 Aug 2015 129,453 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Various brake pipes greased

Fail 8 Aug 2015 129,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Various brake pipes greased

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2014 113,227 miles

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

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

Engine management light stays on

Exhaust heat shield is not fully secure

Front exhaust mount is broken but is still supporting the exhaust

Inner sills corroding

Nearside handbrake did not lock up when tested

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front brake is binding and needs attention

Fail 5 Aug 2014 113,227 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Engine management light stays on

Exhaust heat shield is not fully secure

Front exhaust mount is broken but is still supporting the exhaust

Inner sills corroding

Nearside handbrake did not lock up when tested

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front brake is binding and needs attention

Pass 6 Aug 2013 100,376 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 100,376 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 87,362 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 87,362 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2011 75,743 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 75,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside 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 26 Jul 2010 63,904 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 53,827 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 53,827 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 45,433 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 37,958 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 30,906 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 ZKY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ZKY, 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 ZKY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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