MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,142 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front tyres x 2 edges worn
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear tyres x 2 edges worn
Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
both rear tyres scolloped on inner edges
Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour lens broken (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
both rear tyres scolloped on inner edges
front brake discs are rusty
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear number plate starting to deteriorate
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all four tyres perished and cracked
all 4 tyres cracked & perished in places.
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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AY53 ZYC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.
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 ZYC, 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 ZYC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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