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AY53 WVE

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

217,059 mi
Last recorded217,059 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 WVE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2012 217,059 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 194,421 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2010 171,072 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 149,151 miles

both rear tyres are slightly out of shape on inner edges

Pass 23 Sep 2008 130,256 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 130,026 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 107,850 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre worn on edges and low on tread

offside front tyre worn on outer edge slightly

rear tyres worn slightly uneven on inner edges

Pass 31 Aug 2006 80,414 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 WVE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WVE, 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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What year was AY53 WVE registered?

AY53 WVE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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