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AY53 ZSZ

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

93,830 mi
Last recorded93,830 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 ZSZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 93,830 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 93,830 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 91,502 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 91,493 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 89,942 miles

Both front tyres perished

Nearside Front Brake has slight bind.

Offside Front Metal brake pipe to brake hose starting to show signs of corrosion

Fail 11 Jul 2018 89,933 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Both front tyres perished

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Brake has slight bind.

Offside Front Metal brake pipe to brake hose starting to show signs of corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2017 88,046 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) a lot of play ()

Pass 12 Jul 2016 86,118 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 86,118 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure STABILIZER LINK LOOSE NEEDS RETIGHTENING (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 83,525 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 83,523 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 80,887 miles

all road springs corroded

engine oil level low

front wipers smear

nsf and osr brakes binding gently

rear breather pipe collapsing

rear numberplate lamps dim

rear trailing arm bushes lifting

sump heavily corroded

various engine and gearbox oil leaks

Pass 18 Jul 2013 78,801 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 78,801 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 77,145 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 77,145 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 Jul 2011 73,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 73,642 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 67,689 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 67,689 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 59,039 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 49,720 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 44,842 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 44,841 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 37,864 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2006 37,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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 ZSZ 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 57.7%.

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

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