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AY53 ZYR

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

193,057 mi
Last recorded193,057 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 193,057 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 191,635 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2021 191,635 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 186,282 miles

both rear coil springs rusty

Fail 11 Dec 2020 186,282 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

both rear coil springs rusty

Pass 28 May 2019 175,292 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear trailing arm bushes split and worn allowing movement

exhaust corroded

n/s rear wheel cylinder only has one fixing

o/s rear brake hose fitted incorrectly & resting on subframe , but not affecting the brakes

slight oil leak from gearbox

Fail 28 May 2019 175,292 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment excessive travel (1.1.6 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear trailing arm bushes split and worn allowing movement

exhaust corroded

n/s rear wheel cylinder only has one fixing

o/s rear brake hose fitted incorrectly & resting on subframe , but not affecting the brakes

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 1 Jun 2018 161,134 miles

bolt missing in n/s rear wheel cylinder

exhaust corroded

o/s rear brake hose incorrectly fitted but not affecting brakes(also touching subframe)

slight weep of oil from gear box

Fail 1 Jun 2018 161,134 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective manifold air pipe split (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

bolt missing in n/s rear wheel cylinder

exhaust corroded

o/s rear brake hose incorrectly fitted but not affecting brakes(also touching subframe)

slight weep of oil from gear box

Pass 13 Jun 2017 147,520 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm tread remaining (4.1.E.1)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear axle bushes. (2.4.G.2)

alternator/auxiliary belt perished.

Pass 14 Jun 2016 138,046 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 138,046 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 125,318 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 111,470 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 98,763 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 86,767 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 75,800 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 65,350 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 46,805 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 46,805 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 32,242 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 25,936 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 22,776 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 ZYR is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 ZYR, 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 ZYR registered?

AY53 ZYR is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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