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AO53 WTK

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,364 mi
Last recorded108,364 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 WTK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 108,364 miles

exhaust excessively loud but way of testing its DB

Fail 4 Feb 2022 108,361 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

exhaust excessively loud but way of testing its DB

Fail 28 Jan 2022 108,338 miles

Central Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre outer sidewall has a tear or cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 97,690 miles

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun strip (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seals weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 97,690 miles

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun strip (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seals weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 86,721 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material General brake pipe corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Inner sills corroding nearside and offside

Pass 28 Nov 2018 78,253 miles

both front brake pipes corroded

both rear brake pipes corroded

bvoth rear inner sills corroded

nearside front tyre close to limit

offside rear outer sill corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2018 78,249 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front brake pipes corroded

both rear brake pipes corroded

bvoth rear inner sills corroded

nearside front tyre close to limit

offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2017 74,081 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak gearbox ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Dec 2017 74,078 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Oil leak gearbox ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 69,093 miles

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

Offside wiper blade has started to split

Pass 26 Nov 2015 63,368 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside drive shaft oil seal weeping oil

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 57,109 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 57,102 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 52,978 miles

Both front wiper blades deteriorating

Both rear tyres perishing quite badly - replacement recommended

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 49,223 miles

Both rear tyres perishing slightly

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 10 Dec 2012 49,223 miles

Both rear tyres perishing slightly

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2011 39,801 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2011 39,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 30,022 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 26,867 miles

FRONT TYRES ON 3mm

Pass 5 Nov 2008 23,173 miles

Advise offside rear trailing arm bush starting to split

Pass 14 Nov 2007 20,208 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 17,162 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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AO53 WTK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 AO53 WTK, 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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AO53 WTK is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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