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AP03 DYH

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

141,906 mi
Last recorded141,906 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 DYH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 141,906 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 92,058 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

covers and trays fitted

wipers poor

Fail 3 Sep 2015 92,058 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage fog light (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

covers and trays fitted

wipers poor

Pass 5 Sep 2014 86,298 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Sep 2014 86,298 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2013 80,272 miles

turbo pipe leaking

Fail 10 Sep 2013 80,272 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

turbo pipe leaking

Pass 31 Aug 2012 75,563 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 75,563 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 71,240 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 66,793 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 62,404 miles

Clutch worn

Front and rear number plates faded

Hole in o/s/r tyre

O/s wing mirror cover loose

Rear brake discs rusty

Fail 13 Sep 2008 57,816 miles

Both front tyres wearing low

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

O/s/r tyre wornvery low on edges and sidewalls cracked

Rear number plate starting to fade

Screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2008 57,816 miles

Both front tyres wearing low

O/s/r tyre wornvery low on edges and sidewalls cracked

Rear number plate starting to fade

Screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 4 Sep 2007 54,979 miles

off side tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 25 Aug 2006 50,447 miles

n/s/f brake slider pin dust cover missing

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 DYH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DYH, 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 AP03 DYH registered?

AP03 DYH is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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