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AY53 WVL

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

106,231 mi
Last recorded106,231 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 WVL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 106,231 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 100,323 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front tyres wearing on the inner edges

Pass 30 Sep 2016 94,856 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 94,855 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 91,762 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 87,204 miles

oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2013 81,648 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre has a nail in the tread

offside rear tyre has a screw in the tread

Pass 17 Oct 2012 75,521 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2011 68,924 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 61,991 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 54,641 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 47,575 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 38,528 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 16,268 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 WVL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 WVL, 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 WVL registered?

AY53 WVL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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