MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,994 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated
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
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
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)
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)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
Drivers window stuck in closed position.
Drivers window doesn't open,
front number plate slightly damaged
hanging ornament removed from windscreen as it obstructs drivers view
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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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AY53 ZSX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 September 2003.
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