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AY53 ZYC

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

130,142 mi
Last recorded130,142 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 ZYC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2020 130,142 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 125,151 miles

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))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 116,461 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2018 116,461 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 98,024 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 82,420 miles

front brake discs are rusty

Pass 28 Aug 2015 73,991 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 66,364 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 59,960 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 54,686 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 50,563 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 44,862 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 39,474 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 31,979 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 26,783 miles

all 4 tyres cracked & perished in places.

Fail 23 Aug 2006 22,258 miles

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)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 22,258 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 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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What year was AY53 ZYC registered?

AY53 ZYC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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