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AY53 WKR

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

185,785 mi
Last recorded185,785 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 WKR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2022 185,785 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside & Offside Rear seat belt fixing points (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear Shock Absorbs - upper mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 173,568 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated & Fuel Filler Pipe (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Sep 2020 162,255 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2020 162,255 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 151,123 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 140,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 128,019 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 116,534 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 103,915 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 91,248 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 77,998 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 65,231 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 52,425 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 44,663 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 40,144 miles

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

Water marks on rear number plate

Pass 1 Sep 2008 35,106 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 28,175 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 21,338 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 WKR is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 WKR, 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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What year was AY53 WKR registered?

AY53 WKR is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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