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AO53 WYU

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,183 mi
Last recorded164,183 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 WYU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 164,183 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2020 157,491 miles

All four tyres stretched but not obviously incorrectly seated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Outer sill corroded but not within a prescribed area

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Tailbox outer skin corroded

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All four road wheels ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 152,762 miles

All four tyres stretched, but not obviously incorrectly seated on the wheel rims

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to zero tread on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer sill corroded at the rear, but not within a prescribed area

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front mounting bush of the trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front mounting bush of the trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four road wheels (5.2.3 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 152,762 miles

All four tyres stretched, but not obviously incorrectly seated on the wheel rims

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to zero tread on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer sill corroded at the rear, but not within a prescribed area

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front mounting bush of the trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front mounting bush of the trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four road wheels (5.2.3 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 142,569 miles

nsr tyre perished

slight tyre side wall damage nsf

Pass 3 Aug 2017 133,812 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded but not blowing

Fail 24 Jul 2017 133,461 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded but not blowing

Pass 2 Aug 2016 123,206 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner wall damaged

Fail 29 Jul 2016 123,160 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner wall damaged

Pass 30 Jul 2015 109,553 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 109,553 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2014 97,996 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 96,078 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 92,336 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 87,533 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 77,423 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 56,481 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 47,354 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING LOW.

Pass 30 Oct 2007 39,013 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 30,156 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 WYU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AO53 WYU, 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 WYU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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