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AY53 WYR

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

211,372 mi
Last recorded211,372 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 WYR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2021 211,372 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

General under body floor corrosion

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 210,156 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 206,596 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 202,150 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All four (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Coolant leak Nearside ( top of the gear box side) ()

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

Front sub frame slightly corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Feb 2018 202,146 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe rotted thru at prior repair (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance dim (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no attern (1.8.A.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/r sill (2.4.A.3)

Coolant leak ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

battery insecure,screen damage

brake pipes corroded,handbrake travel,rear imbalance,front distortion

exhaust corroded,mid mount rubber u/s

headlamps discoloured

inner/outer sills,rear shock mounts,subframes,suspension-corroded,unable to assess some areas due to sealant

rear radius bushes worn/separating,n/s/f hub play

Pass 15 Feb 2017 197,854 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

battery insecure

door,brake pipes,subframes,rear floor,inner sills,inner arches,suspension,rear shock mounts-corroded

exhaust corroded/blow front,mid mount rubber snapped,front heatshield insecure

front indicators faded/poor

headlamps poor pattern,n/s repeater insecure,o/s h/lamp discoloured

horn poor sound

n/s/f tyre ON limit,worn to internal structure inner edge

n/s/r brake snatching,o/s h/brake cable poor movement

rear radius arm bushes corrosion/starting to seperate

screen damage

Fail 15 Feb 2017 197,853 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

battery insecure

door,brake pipes,subframes,rear floor,inner sills,inner arches,suspension,rear shock mounts-corroded

exhaust corroded/blow front,mid mount rubber snapped,front heatshield insecure

front indicators faded/poor

headlamps poor pattern,n/s repeater insecure,o/s h/lamp discoloured

horn poor sound

n/s/f tyre ON limit,worn to internal structure inner edge

n/s/r brake snatching,o/s h/brake cable poor movement

rear radius arm bushes corrosion/starting to seperate

screen damage

Pass 2 Mar 2016 190,311 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured fronts (1.4.A.2f)

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

battery insecure

exhaust corroded,front flexi blowing,mid mount rubber broken,heatshield insecure

front tyres bald inner edges

n/s wing repeater insecure

n/s/f brake distortion,o/s/f binding,o/s/r handbrake cable poor movement

o/s/f bottom balljoint play

oil+coolant leaks

rear inner sills/arches,floor at belt anchors,n/s/r door,brake pipes,rear top mounts-corroded

screen damage

Fail 27 Feb 2016 190,305 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured fronts (1.4.A.2f)

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

battery insecure

exhaust corroded,front flexi blowing,mid mount rubber broken,heatshield insecure

front tyres bald inner edges

n/s wing repeater insecure

n/s/f brake distortion,o/s/f binding,o/s/r handbrake cable poor movement

o/s h/lamp poor pattern

o/s/f bottom balljoint play

oil+coolant leaks

rear inner sills/arches,floor at belt anchors,n/s/r door,brake pipes,rear top mounts-corroded

screen damage

Pass 18 Feb 2015 170,497 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

battery insecure

brake pipes corrosion

n/s/r door/sill corrosion

rear brakes snatching/imbalance,fronts showing distortion

screen damage,n/s wiper smearing

Fail 18 Feb 2015 170,497 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

battery insecure

brake pipes corrosion

n/s/r door/sill corrosion

rear brakes snatching/imbalance,fronts showing distortion

rear exhaust heatshield detached

screen damage,n/s wiper smearing

Pass 1 Mar 2014 158,825 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 140,252 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 140,252 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 120,706 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 120,704 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 107,531 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 107,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2009 88,551 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 63,927 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 63,914 miles

Front 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)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 52,487 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 WYR is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 WYR, 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 WYR is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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