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AY53 WTW

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

118,522 mi
Last recorded118,522 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 WTW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 118,522 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 108,549 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 95,756 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 78,081 miles

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

advise screw in near side rear tyre

front inner brake pads starting to wear low plus slight wear lip front discs

pos oil leak on air con pump?

Pass 9 Oct 2012 71,762 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 11 Oct 2011 65,448 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 58,990 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 53,330 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 46,485 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 46,485 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 38,852 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 11 Oct 2006 28,778 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 WTW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 WTW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY53 WTW registered?

AY53 WTW is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 October 2003.

Is AY53 WTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY53 WTW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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