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AX03 AVZ

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

147,302 mi
Last recorded147,302 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 AVZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 147,302 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 147,300 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside slow to react (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

clutch master cylinder leaking badly at pedal

Pass 9 Oct 2017 145,846 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

both wipers splitting on ends

Pass 17 Oct 2016 144,450 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 144,450 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 143,153 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play in n/s steering arm

Fail 19 Oct 2015 143,151 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Cat rattling

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

slight play in n/s steering arm

Pass 20 Oct 2014 136,058 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 136,058 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 133,422 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 133,422 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 124,308 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 124,300 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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)

Oil leak

clutch pedal rubber missing and clutch biting point very high and slipping

Pass 12 Apr 2012 116,446 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside and offside front tyre treads worn on 1.6 mm legal limit-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL.

Fail 10 Apr 2012 116,439 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 108,673 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 108,673 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 23 Apr 2010 96,296 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 96,296 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 80,802 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 80,802 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2008 68,243 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 68,243 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 51,684 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 45,036 miles

o/s/f tyre 3mm n/s/f tyre 2mm

Fail 13 Apr 2006 44,372 miles

Offside Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

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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AX03 AVZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 AX03 AVZ, 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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AX03 AVZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 August 2003.

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