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AY53 ZXJ

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

16,202 mi
Last recorded16,202 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 ZXJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 16,202 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 13,275 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2018 13,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 10,185 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 7,589 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 5,846 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2015 5,846 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 3,855 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 3,855 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2013 83,153 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 83,153 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 68,949 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 68,949 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 59,907 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight fading rear number plate

Fail 21 Oct 2010 59,907 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight fading rear number plate

Pass 22 Oct 2009 48,180 miles

Rear registration plate starting to fade

middle/rear exhaust hanger corroded & deteriorating

n/s/f headlamp beam image within spec but has no kick up

Pass 24 Oct 2008 37,326 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres cracking on tread

Pass 26 Oct 2007 29,158 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 29,158 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 21,981 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 ZXJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol 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 ZXJ, 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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What year was AY53 ZXJ registered?

AY53 ZXJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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