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AY53 ZVW

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

137,948 mi
Last recorded137,948 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 ZVW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 137,948 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 124,859 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel has surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

battery charge warning light on during test

Fail 5 Oct 2018 124,859 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel has surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

battery charge warning light on during test

Pass 28 Jul 2017 119,152 miles

All four suspension coil springs corroded but no fractures

Both front tyres bald on inner edges but no cords exposed

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 119,105 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

All four suspension coil springs corroded but no fractures

Both front tyres bald on inner edges but no cords exposed

Pass 26 Jul 2016 116,557 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 105,455 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jul 2015 105,455 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 89,610 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 71,849 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 71,849 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 56,720 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 48,254 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 43,255 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f seat not fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Jul 2009 37,905 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 33,301 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 24,120 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 ZVW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ZVW, 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 ZVW is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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