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AY53 WKJ

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

133,619 mi
Last recorded133,619 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 WKJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2020 133,619 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Flexi (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill corroded an holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Inner an outer sill corroded an holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 131,946 miles

N/S/R Tyre wearing on outer edge

corrosion to all brake pipes

corrosion to all springs

heat shield not fully secured

rear bushes perishing

rear reg plate deteriorated

rear seat belts not tested, rear seats folded down

slight misting of oil around engine and gearbox

Fail 14 Aug 2019 131,946 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

N/S/F wheel slight bind

N/S/R Tyre wearing on outer edge

corrosion to all brake pipes

corrosion to all springs

heat shield not fully secured

rear bushes perishing

rear reg plate deteriorated

rear seat belts not tested, rear seats folded down

slight misting of oil around engine and gearbox

Pass 28 Aug 2018 129,768 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear inner (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded front and rear both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn to aprox 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both fronts (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust blow front section

Pass 23 Oct 2017 125,724 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Oct 2017 125,724 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Sep 2016 116,263 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Sep 2016 116,263 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Oct 2015 107,229 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 98,240 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 98,240 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 87,954 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 82,439 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2012 82,439 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 75,671 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 64,838 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 64,838 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 56,255 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 56,255 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 48,378 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 39,830 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 30,137 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 30,079 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 WKJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WKJ, 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 WKJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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