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AY03 ZCE

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,141 mi
Last recorded112,141 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 ZCE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2015 112,141 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 106,970 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 103,997 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 93,125 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 89,608 miles

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

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

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

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Reverse light not working!

Pass 9 Mar 2012 89,608 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

Reverse light not working!

Pass 19 Mar 2011 72,765 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 55,377 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 49,094 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2009 49,094 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 45,698 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 41,055 miles

rear tyres going out of shape

rear wiper spilt

Pass 16 Mar 2007 36,491 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 32,880 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 ZCE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ZCE, 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

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What year was AY03 ZCE registered?

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

Is AY03 ZCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY03 ZCE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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