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AP03 FUF

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

117,026 mi
Last recorded117,026 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 FUF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 117,026 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 117,026 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 110,633 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 110,630 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 104,089 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 104,087 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2019 98,519 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 98,508 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 90,693 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 90,693 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 83,772 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 83,772 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 77,524 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 77,524 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 67,390 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 58,733 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 58,733 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2013 51,497 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 51,497 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 45,634 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 39,475 miles

slight lip on front discs

Fail 31 Aug 2010 34,743 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

slight wear on front discs

Pass 31 Aug 2010 34,743 miles

Oil leak

slight wear on front discs

Pass 29 Aug 2009 29,037 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 24,446 miles

oil leak on gearbox

Fail 30 Aug 2007 18,402 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre wall egged

Pass 30 Aug 2007 18,402 miles

n/s/f tyre wall egged

Pass 31 Aug 2006 13,599 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 FUF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 FUF, 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 FUF registered?

AP03 FUF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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