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AY53 WMK

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

73,268 mi
Last recorded73,268 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 WMK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 73,268 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge worn smooth (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 73,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Braking system leaking pipe (3.6.A.1)

Offside front brake application uneven slow (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge worn smooth (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 68,821 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 58,195 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 58,190 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 51,715 miles

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

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

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

off-side wiper blade splitting at the ends

Pass 24 Aug 2012 45,157 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)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 35,386 miles

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

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

coolant leak

Pass 27 Aug 2010 25,753 miles

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 16,705 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 6,344 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 40,980 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 29,459 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 WMK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WMK, 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 WMK registered?

AY53 WMK is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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The MOT history for AY53 WMK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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