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AY03 ZBX

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,292 mi
Last recorded77,292 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 ZBX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2015 77,292 miles

Slight oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2014 67,143 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

wear in brake discs. rust in sills.

Pass 16 Oct 2013 60,887 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2012 56,484 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2011 51,754 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 51,754 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 50,065 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 50,065 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2010 50,056 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 48,166 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

n/s/f tyer slightly perished

Pass 17 Oct 2008

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

n/s/f tyer slightly perished

Pass 20 Feb 2007 39,792 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 29,219 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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AY03 ZBX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AY03 ZBX, 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 AY03 ZBX registered?

AY03 ZBX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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