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AY53 ZZW

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,252 mi
Last recorded110,252 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 110,252 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 110,252 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 104,864 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2025 104,864 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 99,481 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 91,232 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated, not to excess.

Nearside Rear Tyre showing slight signs of going out of shape, not to excess. 195/60/15

Offside Front Fog light glass broken.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on inside edge, not to excess. 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded at base. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres showing signs of perishing, not to excess. 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 82,236 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 82,236 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2020 81,619 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 78,576 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2019 78,576 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 72,331 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 67,213 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 62,906 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 59,277 miles

Nearside mirror slightly damaged

Fail 2 Oct 2015 59,277 miles

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

Nearside mirror slightly damaged

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 56,480 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 56,480 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 52,959 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Oct 2012 50,273 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2012 50,273 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 46,935 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 5 Oct 2010 44,761 miles

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

front wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 7 Oct 2009 34,828 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 30,703 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 30,703 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 26,166 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006

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 ZZW 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 71.4%.

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

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