MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,162 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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))
Brake pipe leading from front to rear slightly corroded
Under body slightly corroded
Under trays fitted
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
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
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
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)
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)
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
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)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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
n/s front tyre wearing on edges
Both rear tyres in poor condition
Front brake discs worn and lipped will need replaceing with next set of pads
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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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