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AG52 APO

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,097 mi
Last recorded112,097 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG52 APO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 112,097 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 112,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 112,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Different style wheel fitted to offside front

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

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Steering component deformed but serviceable track rod (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Wheel hub slightly damaged (4.2.B.4)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 102,503 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 102,473 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 98,678 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 94,835 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 85,585 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 76,590 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 65,540 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 59,357 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 52,224 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 45,281 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 37,281 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 29,807 miles

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

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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AG52 APO is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AG52 APO, 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 AG52 APO registered?

AG52 APO is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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