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AY03 ZCX

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

133,980 mi
Last recorded133,980 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2016 133,980 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 133,283 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer body sill. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer body sill. (2.4.A.3)

Emissions not tested emissions test aborted,due to excessive blue smoke,high CO and HC levels. (7.3.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre,worn to 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre,worn to 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 129,063 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread worn close to 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of outer body sill very weak. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of outer body sill very weak. (2.4.A.3)

slight play in offside front steering rack inner joint.

Fail 4 Dec 2015 129,063 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy joint section of exhaust leaking. (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported both front mounting brackets corroded and unattached. (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread worn close to 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of outer body sill very weak. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of outer body sill very weak. (2.4.A.3)

slight play in offside front steering rack inner joint.

Pass 14 Nov 2014 123,694 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 123,647 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 117,010 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 117,007 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 112,665 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 112,664 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 105,712 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 99,038 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 99,037 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)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 91,278 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 79,589 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 61,851 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 43,141 miles

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

Nearside front wiper blade starting to split

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 ZCX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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