MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,272 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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.
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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 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))
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
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
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))
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))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease and signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
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
front exhaust bracket corroded
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)
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
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
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
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
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)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
both rear discs slightly worn
both rear discs slightly worn
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)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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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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