MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,185 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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 .
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
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
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
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))
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))
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))
slight bend in the o/s steering arm
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
slight bend in the o/s steering arm
Offside Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
intermittent wiper park issue evident
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
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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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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