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AY53 ZZB

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,434 mi
Last recorded98,434 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 ZZB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 98,434 miles

Coolant leak Front of engine ()

Nearside Front Tyre starting to get low centre and very low / balding outer edge

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill and floor area (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill and floor area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper shock absorber mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre perished outer sidewall

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Especially outer brake pad (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Slight bind on brake

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill and floor area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill and floor area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper shock absorber mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre starting to get low inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 21 Sep 2017 98,424 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexy/ down pipe broken (7.1.2)

Coolant leak Front of engine ()

Nearside Front Tyre starting to get low centre and very low / balding outer edge

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill and floor area (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill and floor area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper shock absorber mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre perished outer sidewall

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Especially outer brake pad (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Slight bind on brake

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill and floor area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill and floor area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper shock absorber mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre starting to get low inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Sep 2016 91,625 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint housing corroded

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint housing corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2015 89,600 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 86,470 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 86,470 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 81,760 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 3 Sep 2012 76,108 miles

bearing noise from belt area

engine management light on

exhaust deteriorating

mixed tyre speed ratings

Fail 3 Sep 2012 76,108 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

bearing noise from belt area

engine management light on

exhaust deteriorating

mixed tyre speed ratings

Pass 8 Sep 2011 70,345 miles

engine management light on

front wiper blades split

mixed tyre speed ratings fitted

n/s/f tyre close to limit

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 13 Sep 2010 65,258 miles

Slight wear to front brake discs

Fail 15 Oct 2009 61,076 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front no plate cracked

metal object in o/s/r tyre

Pass 15 Oct 2009 61,076 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front no plate cracked

metal object in o/s/r tyre

Pass 23 Oct 2008 51,777 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 42,164 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 33,850 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 ZZB is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZZB, 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 ZZB registered?

AY53 ZZB is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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