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AY53 ZLV

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

42,298 mi
Last recorded42,298 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 ZLV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 42,298 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and offside front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2017 42,298 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and offside front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2016 39,988 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2016 39,988 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 37,775 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 37,775 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 35,503 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 31,014 miles

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 23,553 miles

tyres perished

Pass 16 Feb 2011 15,678 miles

slight rear brake inbalance

tyres perishing

Pass 10 Aug 2010 13,312 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 6,897 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 39,493 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 32,540 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 26,171 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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AY53 ZLV 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 AY53 ZLV, 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 AY53 ZLV registered?

AY53 ZLV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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