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AY53 ZWU

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

84,734 mi
Last recorded84,734 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 ZWU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 84,734 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 84,717 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 84,118 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 80,903 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2015 80,903 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 73,787 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 73,725 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 71,346 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 66,975 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 65,940 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 62,763 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 59,601 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 55,569 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 50,036 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)

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 22 Aug 2007 46,052 miles

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

exhaust heats hield loose

Fail 21 Aug 2007 46,052 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 33,546 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 ZWU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 ZWU, 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 ZWU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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