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AY53 WVK

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

131,596 mi
Last recorded131,596 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 131,596 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 125,209 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Pass 30 Mar 2017 119,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.6mm - 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Mar 2016 113,346 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 109,079 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 109,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 99,679 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 99,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 80,603 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 30 Mar 2013 80,412 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 58,991 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 42,522 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 36,874 miles

nearside rear tyre traed getting low

Pass 22 Aug 2008 31,060 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 31,056 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 25,545 miles

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)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 19,883 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 WVK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WVK, 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 WVK registered?

AY53 WVK is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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The MOT history for AY53 WVK shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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