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AY03 ZFC

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,319 mi
Last recorded26,319 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 ZFC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2018 26,319 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Central Front Lower Oil leak ()

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 22,123 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 17,803 miles

Centre Front Lower engine oil leak

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

Offside Front Upper Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 12,506 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

lower sill corroded on near side rear

Pass 25 Apr 2014 7,254 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 1,194 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 92,716 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 88,401 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 84,919 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 84,919 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear 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 6 Mar 2009 77,944 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 77,944 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 69,066 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 61,959 miles

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)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 51,079 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 ZFC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZFC, 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 ZFC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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