MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,619 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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
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
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
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 ()
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 ()
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 ()
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 ()
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)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
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)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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