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AG52 APV

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

174,378 mi
Last recorded174,378 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG52 APV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 174,378 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 163,811 miles

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

Oil leak

slight play in near side steering rack

Pass 7 May 2014 155,016 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 155,016 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 142,168 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 125,999 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 110,819 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 94,979 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 77,450 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 71,997 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 59,531 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 59,515 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 6 Jan 2007 56,694 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 43,709 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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AG52 APV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 APV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AG52 APV registered?

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

Is AG52 APV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG52 APV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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