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AY53 WRE

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,779 mi
Last recorded33,779 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 33,779 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust hitting rear bumper

Pass 3 Feb 2025 28,328 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2025 28,328 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 23,117 miles

Nearside Front C V boot slightly split

Pass 4 Oct 2023 23,049 miles

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

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 23,048 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 22,074 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracked/ perished in tread also on sidewall on o/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 22,064 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracked/ perished in tread also on sidewall on o/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 21,131 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All outer pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished/cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 21,120 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All outer pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished/cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 20,647 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside front and Nearside rear tyres cracked in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside is generally corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2019 20,032 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

under side lightly corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2018 18,824 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened insides of both front discs pitted/worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 17,214 miles

Central exhaust bracket corroded

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2016 15,575 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 14,071 miles

Front exhaust mount corroded

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 30 Sep 2014 11,007 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 11,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 8,730 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 7,107 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 7,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 4,813 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 2,478 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 2,478 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 25,668 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 23,524 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre on 2mm legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 31 Aug 2007 19,536 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 15,309 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 WRE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WRE, 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 WRE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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