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AK52 ZYN

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

123,624 mi
Last recorded123,624 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 ZYN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 123,624 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 116,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 110,856 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 104,358 miles

corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches behind trim

Pass 25 Aug 2017 97,193 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 97,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 91,005 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside and offside front wiper worn

offside front tyre worn around edge of tyre

Fail 30 Aug 2016 91,004 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside and offside front wiper worn

offside front tyre worn around edge of tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2015 82,260 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 82,261 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cordes exposed on inner and outer edges of tread (4.1.D.1a)

Front number plate slightly cracked but not likely to be misread

Nearside front Tyre starting to wear on its inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front wiper blades starting to deteriorate

slight engine oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2015 82,054 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cordes exposed on inner and outer edges of tread (4.1.D.1a)

Front number plate slightly cracked but not likely to be misread

Nearside front Tyre starting to wear on its inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front wiper blades starting to deteriorate

slight engine oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2014 75,266 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 75,266 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 69,115 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 69,115 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 64,165 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 58,422 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 58,422 miles

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

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 44,374 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 44,374 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 41,142 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)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 32,276 miles

slight damage to rear number plate

Pass 28 Feb 2007 26,292 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 26,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 17,891 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 17,891 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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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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AK52 ZYN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AK52 ZYN, 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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AK52 ZYN is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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