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AY03 WKS

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

140,608 mi
Last recorded140,608 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 WKS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 140,608 miles

Drivers door corroded on bottom edge

Pass 23 Mar 2018 136,565 miles

Oil leak engine oil ()

Fail 22 Mar 2018 136,564 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak engine oil ()

Pass 21 Mar 2017 132,383 miles

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

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 21 Mar 2017 132,383 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 23 Mar 2016 128,174 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play slight roughness (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 123,692 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2014 118,452 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

O/S/R wheel bearing slightly noisy.

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 112,752 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2012 106,496 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2012 106,496 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2011 100,345 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 93,437 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2009 85,910 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 73,280 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 62,567 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 45,366 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 45,366 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 40,372 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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AY03 WKS is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AY03 WKS, 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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AY03 WKS is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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