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AP03 EXX

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

135,063 mi
Last recorded135,063 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 EXX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 135,063 miles

Screen damaged

Pass 18 Jan 2016 114,563 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2016 114,563 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 96,681 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 84,125 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f headlight upper bracket broken but still secure

Pass 11 Jan 2013 71,731 miles

Both rear tyres very close to limit

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 11 Jan 2013 71,731 miles

Both rear tyres very close to limit

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 18 Jan 2012 60,832 miles

E.M.L is illuminated

Oil leak

front brake discs are worn/lipped and corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2012 60,831 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

E.M.L is illuminated

Oil leak

front brake discs are worn/lipped and corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2011 51,993 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 51,992 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

E.M.L is illuminated

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

front brake dics are worn/lipped and corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2010 43,162 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

power steering pump damp

Fail 12 Jan 2010 43,157 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

power steering pump damp

Pass 17 Jan 2009 36,772 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Jan 2009 36,772 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 28,149 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 17,913 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 14,787 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 14,787 miles

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

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 EXX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EXX, 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 EXX registered?

AP03 EXX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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