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AY53 WMF

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,451 mi
Last recorded137,451 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 137,451 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 134,442 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2014 130,238 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 126,534 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 126,534 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 117,011 miles

oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2012 101,411 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2012 101,408 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 99,878 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front discs slightly corroded

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2010 91,664 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 76,139 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 58,112 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2008 58,112 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 39,984 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 23,371 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)

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 WMF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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