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AY53 WSE

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,123 mi
Last recorded126,123 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 WSE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2020 126,123 miles

Front disks worn

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 111,246 miles

Advise both rear coil springs corroded.

Advise front disc and pads corroded.

Advise front subframe shows signs of corrosion.

Fail 14 Dec 2018 111,246 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To front brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill 2 places (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To brake flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To front brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear axles bushes deteriorated

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Front subframe corroded

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2014 107,003 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engin light on

Fail 19 Dec 2014 107,003 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Dec 2013 102,324 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 102,323 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2012 100,855 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Sep 2012 100,855 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 98,373 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside rear tyre inner sidewall has cuts but not deep enough to show cords

Pass 24 Aug 2010 92,799 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 84,784 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 66,000 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 45,638 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 33,345 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 WSE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WSE, 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 WSE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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