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AY53 ZYD

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

121,411 mi
Last recorded121,411 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 ZYD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2015 121,411 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

child seat fitted n/s rear seat

Pass 22 Dec 2014 113,758 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight noise on n/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 3 Jan 2014 105,535 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

o/s front drive shaft carrier bearing noisy

Pass 11 Jan 2013 99,018 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 99,018 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 93,948 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 93,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 93,920 miles

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)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 85,652 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Pass 15 Sep 2009 76,645 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 65,421 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 53,796 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 40,264 miles

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)

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 ZYD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ZYD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY53 ZYD registered?

AY53 ZYD is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is AY53 ZYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY53 ZYD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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