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ExpiredMileage
108,364 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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exhaust excessively loud but way of testing its DB
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
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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
Nearside Front Oil leak gearbox ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge worn (4.1.E.1)
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)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (3.5.1i)
Offside wiper blade has started to split
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)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
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)
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)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
FRONT TYRES ON 3mm
Advise offside rear trailing arm bush starting to split
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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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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