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AP03 DYT

2003 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

167,361 mi
Last recorded167,361 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 DYT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 167,361 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread 2mm, bald inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Service brake slightly binding.

Offside Front Tyre, inner sidewall. Slightly perished/cracked, not down to cords.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread 2mm, bald inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Under-trays and engine covers fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Underside and suspension components have surface corrosion.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Chip/damage, not in drivers view. (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jun 2017 167,360 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread 2mm, bald inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Service brake slightly binding.

Offside Front Tyre, inner sidewall. Slightly perished/cracked, not down to cords.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread 2mm, bald inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Under-trays and engine covers fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Underside and suspension components have surface corrosion.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Chip/damage, not in drivers view. (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2014 155,132 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 155,132 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

emissions not tested due to engine oil presure light on .excesive engine oil in engine.

Pass 13 May 2013 141,304 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2013 14,144 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 May 2012 126,861 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 May 2012 126,859 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 111,497 miles

Oil leak

rear heat shield fittings poor

rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 7 May 2010 97,447 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 97,447 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2009 82,237 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 82,237 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 May 2008 67,481 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 67,481 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 May 2007 53,004 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 53,004 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2006 39,022 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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AP03 DYT is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DYT, 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 DYT is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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