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AY53 ZYM

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

74,600 mi
Last recorded74,600 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 ZYM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 74,600 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 69,722 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 69,722 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 64,659 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 60,345 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 57,509 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front flexible brake hoses slightly twisted

offside rear suspension arm heavily corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2020 57,509 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

front flexible brake hoses slightly twisted

offside rear suspension arm heavily corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2019 54,856 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner lip (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS + OS / inner sills / wheel archs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 54,856 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner lip (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS + OS / inner sills / wheel archs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 50,213 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 50,195 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 49,570 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 49,522 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 48,858 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2016 48,837 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 48,314 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both front wipers slightly split

Pass 28 Aug 2014 46,866 miles

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

Offside rear tyre has a cut in it, but does not expose cords/ply or reach fail requirments

Fail 20 Aug 2014 46,856 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre has a cut in it, but does not expose cords/ply or reach fail requirments

Pass 21 Aug 2013 45,713 miles

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

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

Nearside wiper split

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

Fail 19 Aug 2013 45,713 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside wiper split

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 44,089 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 42,928 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 41,477 miles

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

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)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 39,912 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 39,912 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 34,576 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 28,191 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 23,218 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 ZYM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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

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