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AY53 ZSX

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

115,994 mi
Last recorded115,994 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 ZSX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 115,994 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front brake pipes very slightly corroded

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 28 Sep 2021 115,974 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front brake pipes very slightly corroded

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 23 Sep 2020 106,350 miles

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 19 Feb 2020 105,611 miles

Nearside Front Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

o/s n/s rear tyres on limit

rear wiper blade defective

slight corrossion on all brake pipes

Fail 14 Feb 2020 105,609 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

o/s n/s rear tyres on limit

rear number plate deteriorating

rear wiper blade defective

slight corrossion on all brake pipes

Pass 6 Feb 2019 105,252 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 80,736 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 73,058 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 66,824 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2016 66,824 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 59,435 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 51,483 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 40,766 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 39,159 miles

Drivers window stuck in closed position.

Pass 4 Feb 2011 36,924 miles

Drivers window doesn't open,

Pass 9 Feb 2010 35,101 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 32,619 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 28,383 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 22,490 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 18,758 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

hanging ornament removed from windscreen as it obstructs drivers view

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 ZSX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 ZSX, 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 ZSX registered?

AY53 ZSX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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