FORD FOCUS YP53TZB has 29 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 2003 FORD FOCUS has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 9 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 201,762 miles 8 months ago on Monday 20th October 2025 at 11:42.

The current MOT will expire in 4 months on Monday 19th October 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 3 months on Tuesday 1st September 2026.

YP53TZB MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED19TH OCTOBER 2026201,762 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Component Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
FAILED9TH OCTOBER 2025201,681 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Inner Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Strength Or Continuity Significantly Reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  2. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. MINOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
PASSED15TH OCTOBER 202414TH OCTOBER 2025199,145 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Main Feed Pipe (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED7TH OCTOBER 2024199,107 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Strength Or Continuity Significantly Reduced Corrosion Setting In On Sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Main Feed Pipe (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED2ND OCTOBER 20234TH OCTOBER 202452,340 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED5TH OCTOBER 20224TH OCTOBER 202350,686 MI
FAILED29TH SEPTEMBER 202250,671 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Exhaust Shield Missing Where Fitted As Original Equipment Creating A Risk Of Fire Insecure (6.1.3 (e))
  2. MAJOR - Front Headlamp Incorrect Colour Both (4.1.4 (a))
  3. DANGEROUS - Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED27TH SEPTEMBER 202130TH SEPTEMBER 202248,475 MI
FAILED27TH SEPTEMBER 202148,475 MI
 
  1. PRS - Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
PASSED24TH SEPTEMBER 202030TH SEPTEMBER 202146,932 MI
FAILED24TH SEPTEMBER 202046,932 MI
 
  1. PRS - Brake Fluid Significantly Below Minimum Mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
PASSED20TH SEPTEMBER 201930TH SEPTEMBER 202045,632 MI
FAILED20TH SEPTEMBER 201945,632 MI
 
  1. PRS - Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
PASSED18TH SEPTEMBER 201830TH SEPTEMBER 201942,688 MI
PASSED20TH SEPTEMBER 201730TH SEPTEMBER 201839,445 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Both (4.1.e.1)
PASSED19TH SEPTEMBER 201630TH SEPTEMBER 201736,302 MI
PASSED30TH SEPTEMBER 201530TH SEPTEMBER 201633,339 MI
PASSED29TH SEPTEMBER 201430TH SEPTEMBER 201531,265 MI
FAILED30TH SEPTEMBER 201328,653 MI
 
  1. PRS - Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
PASSED30TH SEPTEMBER 201330TH SEPTEMBER 201428,653 MI
PASSED24TH SEPTEMBER 201230TH SEPTEMBER 201325,564 MI
PASSED26TH SEPTEMBER 201130TH SEPTEMBER 201222,829 MI
FAILED26TH SEPTEMBER 201122,829 MI
 
  1. PRS - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
PASSED27TH SEPTEMBER 201030TH SEPTEMBER 201119,702 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  2. USER ENTERED - Offside Washer Jet Blocked, Nearside Provides Enough Liquid
PASSED25TH SEPTEMBER 200930TH SEPTEMBER 201016,862 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  2. USER ENTERED - Offside Outer Washer Jet Blocked
PASSED26TH SEPTEMBER 200830TH SEPTEMBER 200914,446 MI
PASSED28TH SEPTEMBER 200730TH SEPTEMBER 200812,040 MI
PASSED28TH SEPTEMBER 200630TH SEPTEMBER 20078,576 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Power Steering Pump Has Slight Seepage From A Component (2.3.3b)
FAILED28TH SEPTEMBER 20068,576 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  2. FAIL - Front Windscreen Wiper Blade Deteriorated (8.2.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Power Steering Pump Has Slight Seepage From A Component (2.3.3b)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

YP53TZB Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 69% | MOT Failure Rate: 31%

YP53TZB MOT Comments

Tip: Read our guide on What These Advisory Notes Mean…

YP53TZB Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 201,762 miles | Average yearly mileage: 9,171 miles

YP53TZB FAQs

This Ford Focus with registration YP53TZB was manufactured on Tuesday 30th September 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 1.4 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 201,762 miles, so this Ford has travelled an average of 9,171 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 29 MOTs on record for this Ford Focus beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 9 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means YP53TZB has a 69% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Ford Focus has had 13 Advisories, 5 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 4 Major, 4 Dangerous and 2 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Ford Focus is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 3 months on Tuesday 1st September 2026 .

Does YP53TZB have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Tuesday 9th June 2026 YP53TZB does have an active MOT. Read more

Is YP53TZB Taxed?

Yes, as of Tuesday 9th June 2026 YP53TZB does have Tax. Read more

When does YP53TZB Tax expire?

The current Tax for YP53TZB will expire in 3 months on Tuesday 1st September 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does YP53TZB MOT expire?

The current MOT for YP53TZB will expire in 4 months on Monday 19th October 2026. Read more

When did YP53TZB have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for YP53TZB was on Monday 20th October 2025 at 11:42. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has YP53TZB Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 29 MOTs on record for YP53TZB we can see 20 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has YP53TZB Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 29 MOTs on record for YP53TZB we can see 9 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 69% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is YP53TZB?

YP53TZB is registered as a 2003 Ford Focus. Read more

How many miles has YP53TZB done?

The odometer reading for YP53TZB at the last MOT in October 2025 was 201,762 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 9,171 miles per year. Read more

How old is YP53TZB?

The vehicle YP53TZB was manufactured in 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 30th September 2003. Read more

What colour is YP53TZB?

The official colour of YP53TZB is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does YP53TZB have?

YP53TZB has a 1.4 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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