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AP03 CXR

2003 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

113,969 mi
Last recorded113,969 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 CXR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 113,969 miles

Offside front shock damp

Fail 18 Oct 2023 113,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside front shock damp

Pass 10 Nov 2022 102,608 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 91,762 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 91,761 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 78,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 76,837 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 75,542 miles

All coil springs corroded

Rear Tyres perished and have small cuts in treads

Various brake pipes greased

Fail 14 May 2018 75,542 miles

All coil springs corroded

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

Rear Tyres perished and have small cuts in treads

Various brake pipes greased

Pass 23 May 2017 73,401 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear tyres perished

Pass 23 May 2016 71,492 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

No reverse light

Offside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear tyres perishing in treads

Pass 13 May 2015 69,575 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear tyres perishing in treads and on outer wall of near side rear tyre

Fail 13 May 2015 69,575 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear tyres perishing in treads and on outer wall of near side rear tyre

Pass 20 May 2014 67,498 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 67,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 14 May 2013 63,890 miles

Near side front tyre scrubbed on outer wall

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Off side front tyre cracking on outer wall

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 May 2013 63,890 miles

Near side front tyre scrubbed on outer wall

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Off side front tyre cracking on outer wall

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 May 2012 60,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f tyre perished on outer sidewall

n/s/r and o/s/r coil springs corroded

n/s/r door corroded along bottom

Pass 22 May 2012 60,654 miles

n/s/f tyre perished on outer sidewall

n/s/r and o/s/r coil springs corroded

n/s/r door corroded along bottom

Pass 17 May 2011 58,142 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 55,909 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 May 2010 55,909 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 May 2009 54,460 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 54,460 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 May 2008 53,028 miles

fault on reverse lights

Pass 30 May 2007 52,149 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 May 2007 52,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 May 2006 41,932 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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AP03 CXR is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AP03 CXR, 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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AP03 CXR is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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