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AY53 WOR

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

141,852 mi
Last recorded141,852 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 WOR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2026 141,852 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2025 138,088 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 133,964 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2023 130,624 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 126,002 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2022 126,002 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2021 120,986 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tires perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 115,602 miles

oil leaking down back off engine and more around Power steering pump area

Fail 5 Sep 2020 115,602 miles

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

oil leaking down back off engine and more around Power steering pump area

Pass 28 Aug 2019 111,164 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from top of engine and spreading (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 111,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive from top of engine and spreading (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 106,540 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 106,540 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 100,979 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt small crack leaking slightly (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

eml light on

Fail 4 Sep 2017 100,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt small crack leaking slightly (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

eml light on

Pass 16 Aug 2016 93,724 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 87,102 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2014 80,602 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 74,297 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 65,830 miles

Headlamp Aim too low (Offside front)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 55,952 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 46,555 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 37,477 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 30,808 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 24,013 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 17,721 miles

all 4 tyres starting to crack in tread

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 WOR is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 WOR, 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 WOR is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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