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AY53 ZNO

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

80,866 mi
Last recorded80,866 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 ZNO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 80,866 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2017 80,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corroded lack of use (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corroded lack of use (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 77,179 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

nearside rear tyre as a nail

offside front lower outer sill and lower outer wing as heavy rust

Pass 30 Oct 2014 65,218 miles

Engine management light on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/F Tyre has sidewall damage

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2014 65,218 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine management light on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/F Tyre has sidewall damage

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 57,615 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 57,204 miles

EML light on

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 45,256 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 42,534 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

osr tyre perished

rear discs worn

Pass 23 Feb 2010 31,556 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 21,240 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 10,543 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 10,543 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 25 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 ZNO is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZNO, 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 ZNO registered?

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

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