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AP03 EYZ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

106,183 mi
Last recorded106,183 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 EYZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2016 106,183 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all 4 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 105,980 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all 4 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 93,066 miles

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

o/s/r tyre 3mm

Fail 8 Apr 2015 93,066 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

o/s/r tyre 3mm

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 79,815 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 7 Apr 2014 79,815 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Apr 2013 67,151 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 22 Apr 2013 67,082 miles

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 1 May 2012 54,742 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 54,742 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Pass 24 May 2011 51,956 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 45,558 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2010 45,558 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Advise o/s/f tyre cutting out

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 39,093 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 31,177 miles

n/s front tyre getting low 2-3mm

small chip in screen

Pass 18 May 2007 25,670 miles

singe wipe not correctly

Pass 17 May 2006 20,690 miles

SINGE WIPE NOT WORKING CORRECTLY

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 EYZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 EYZ, 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 EYZ registered?

AP03 EYZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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