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AY53 ZWF

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

150,162 mi
Last recorded150,162 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 ZWF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2018 150,162 miles

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 150,112 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 141,510 miles

Brake pipe leading from front to rear slightly corroded

Under body slightly corroded

Under trays fitted

Fail 24 Oct 2017 141,509 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe leading from front to rear slightly corroded

Under body slightly corroded

Under trays fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2016 136,795 miles

Both front brake pipes heavily under sealed

Both rear brake pipes heavily under sealed

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front leading toward the rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Discs pitted and scored

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Under body slightly corroded

Under trays fitted

Fail 31 Oct 2016 136,784 miles

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

Both front brake pipes heavily under sealed

Both rear brake pipes heavily under sealed

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front leading toward the rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Discs pitted and scored

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Under body slightly corroded

Under trays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2015 132,532 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 127,500 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 127,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2014 126,966 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front wipers smearing

Fail 11 Oct 2013 118,522 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 118,522 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 109,744 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 98,245 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2011 98,241 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 84,465 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 69,370 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

clutch pedal rubber missing

front undershield fitted

front wiper blades worn

slight brake binding o/s/rear

Pass 26 Sep 2008 54,462 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 24 Oct 2007 36,501 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 27,449 miles

Both rear tyres in poor condition

Front brake discs worn and lipped will need replaceing with next set of pads

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 ZWF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ZWF, 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 ZWF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 October 2003.

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