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AY53 WJU

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

85,827 mi
Last recorded85,827 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 WJU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 85,827 miles

rear arms corroded and weaken

Pass 23 Aug 2017 79,284 miles

oil on min

Fail 23 Aug 2017 79,283 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

oil on min

Pass 19 Aug 2016 74,263 miles

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres worn

Pass 19 Aug 2015 68,175 miles

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

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

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

all coil springs corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2014 63,205 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 63,205 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 57,115 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 52,479 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 44,497 miles

rear tyres cracking

Pass 11 May 2010 39,700 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2009 34,401 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2009 34,401 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 28,896 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 23,708 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 19,012 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2006 19,012 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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AY53 WJU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AY53 WJU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY53 WJU registered?

AY53 WJU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is AY53 WJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY53 WJU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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