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AY53 WSX

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,185 mi
Last recorded149,185 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 WSX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 149,185 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 6 Dec 2023 148,979 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 140,414 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside rear brake pads wearing thin . (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine has an oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake discs have lipped . (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear all rear suspension components have a light coating of corrosion .

Pass 15 Dec 2021 131,113 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs have corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight knock when steering moved off center

Fail 2 Dec 2021 130,837 miles

Central Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper rubbers split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn strut top bearing mount worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt antiroll bar link rod upper and lower rubbers split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn very close to the legal limit 205/50zr16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs have corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight knock when steering moved off center

Pass 14 Dec 2020 120,164 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2020 119,673 miles

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

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very close to legal limit 205/50zr16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 111,352 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 23 Dec 2019 111,351 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 102,801 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 97,073 miles

slight bend in the o/s steering arm

Fail 21 Sep 2017 97,073 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight bend in the o/s steering arm

Pass 21 Sep 2016 81,393 miles

Offside Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

intermittent wiper park issue evident

Fail 21 Sep 2016 81,393 miles

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

Nearside wiper blade split but still clearing screen

Offside Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

intermittent wiper park issue evident

Pass 24 Sep 2015 66,114 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2015 66,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 58,079 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 51,097 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 51,097 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2012 44,737 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 44,737 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 36,123 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 25,257 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 17,642 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 14,977 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 12,564 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 10,945 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 WSX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WSX, 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 WSX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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