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AV52 ZVX

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

118,386 mi
Last recorded118,386 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 ZVX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2020 118,386 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2020 118,386 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 102,782 miles

both outer sills surface corrosion

Pass 14 May 2018 101,437 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 May 2017 99,314 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 97,884 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 96,021 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 92,940 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 92,936 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 May 2013 89,426 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 89,426 miles

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 11 May 2012 83,787 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 83,787 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2011 80,144 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 77,388 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)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 70,628 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 64,332 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 56,969 miles

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

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

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 18 Dec 2006 44,963 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)

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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AV52 ZVX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AV52 ZVX, 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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What year was AV52 ZVX registered?

AV52 ZVX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 January 2003.

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