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AY53 WKF

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

113,272 mi
Last recorded113,272 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 WKF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2024 113,272 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear tyres perished close to fail.

Pass 31 Oct 2023 111,557 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 110,189 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining, Worn edges 205/50R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining, Worn edges 205/50R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Towing eye bracket severely corroded

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

Fail 29 Nov 2022 110,163 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner securing device ineffective (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining, Worn edges 205/50R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining, Worn edges 205/50R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Towing eye bracket severely corroded

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

Intermittent dash fault resulting in lack of display & causing engine management light & traction control warning lights to flash

Fail 3 Nov 2022 110,147 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe to silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

all rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2021 109,103 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 108,376 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material outer both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 106,276 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 99,759 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease and signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 93,218 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

all four outer metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2016 87,437 miles

front exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2015 79,109 miles

All rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 72,409 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust heat shield loose

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Sep 2013 67,544 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise all brake rotor disc showing signs of corroison

Fail 9 Sep 2013 67,544 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise all brake rotor disc showing signs of corroison

Pass 7 Sep 2012 63,756 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2011 61,254 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2010 56,415 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear discs slightly worn

Pass 27 Aug 2010 56,415 miles

both rear discs slightly worn

Pass 9 Sep 2009 50,584 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 44,957 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 36,129 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 26,565 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 WKF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WKF, 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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AY53 WKF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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