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AY53 ZYT

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,527 mi
Last recorded149,527 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 149,527 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 3 Oct 2017 149,184 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Oct 2016 143,818 miles

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

general corrosion,front subframe,rear subframe,rear inner sills.....

rear tyres stepped on inner treads

Fail 19 Oct 2016 143,816 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

general corrosion,front subframe,rear subframe,rear inner sills.....

rear tyres stepped on inner treads

Pass 2 Sep 2015 140,661 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 140,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 137,505 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 134,282 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 130,678 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 130,678 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2011 115,775 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 94,747 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 94,747 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 75,357 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 75,357 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 59,820 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 42,524 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 37,390 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 ZYT is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZYT, 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 ZYT registered?

AY53 ZYT is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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