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AY03 ZCJ

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,028 mi
Last recorded128,028 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 ZCJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2015 128,028 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 15 Apr 2014 119,571 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 119,565 miles

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

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

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)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

engine making a rattling noise.

Pass 18 Feb 2013 107,881 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres starting to crack

engine check light on

Pass 9 Mar 2012 97,734 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 89,520 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 83,725 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 78,781 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 78,781 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Fail 25 Feb 2008 64,710 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 64,710 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 53,436 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 37,592 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 ZCJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AY03 ZCJ, 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 ZCJ registered?

AY03 ZCJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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The MOT history for AY03 ZCJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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