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AY53 WRC

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

33,900 mi
Last recorded33,900 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 WRC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2020 33,900 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

tail gate struts weak

Pass 1 Feb 2019 31,519 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

nearside rear tyre tread low on the outer edge

tail gate struts weak

Fail 1 Feb 2019 31,519 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

nearside rear tyre tread low on the outer edge

tail gate struts weak

Pass 31 Jan 2018 28,597 miles

Offside wiper blade starting to split

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 31 Jan 2017 25,795 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 21,633 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 18,195 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside rear tyre starting to perish on sidewalls

Pass 4 Feb 2015 18,195 miles

offside rear tyre starting to perish on sidewalls

Pass 22 Jan 2014 15,954 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 13,297 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 8,443 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 3,042 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 37,795 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 35,063 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 30,348 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 26,042 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 22,837 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 WRC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 WRC, 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 WRC registered?

AY53 WRC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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