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AY53 ZYF

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

137,374 mi
Last recorded137,374 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 137,374 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides to flexible hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear seat belts not checked

eml lamp on

Fail 6 Feb 2018 137,371 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides to flexible hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear seat belts not checked

eml lamp on

Pass 1 Feb 2017 126,963 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Jan 2017 126,963 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users both (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Jan 2016 117,409 miles

EML light on

Fail 23 Jan 2016 117,300 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

EML light on

Pass 31 Jan 2015 110,671 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 101,457 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 101,194 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 90,120 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2013 89,897 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2012 76,965 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 75,523 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 75,523 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 70,711 miles

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 62,949 miles

Coolant leak

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Sep 2009 62,894 miles

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

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Sep 2008 51,805 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 51,805 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 37,783 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 28,424 miles

exhaust catalyst rattling internally

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 ZYF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 ZYF, 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 ZYF registered?

AY53 ZYF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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