MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
193,057 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
both rear coil springs rusty
Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
both rear coil springs rusty
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
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
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
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
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.
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
How Reliable is the Ford Focus?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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AY53 ZYR is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 October 2003.
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