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AP03 FUH

2003 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

48,566 mi
Last recorded48,566 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 FUH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 48,566 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box slightly deteriorated (7.1.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear parking brake efficiency jut met 17% needs some adjustments/repairs

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

surface rust on brake pipes/brake hoses ferrules and on some other componants

Fail 27 Jan 2016 48,566 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box slightly deteriorated (7.1.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

surface rust on brake pipes/brake hoses ferrules and on some other componants

Pass 30 Jan 2015 48,255 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 40,432 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 30,067 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 18,555 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 2,626 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 64,652 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 49,420 miles

both rear tyres out of shape

Fail 8 Dec 2008 49,304 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

both rear tyres out of shape

Pass 3 Dec 2007 34,150 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 27,754 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 21,247 miles

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

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

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 FUH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FUH, 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 FUH registered?

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

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The MOT history for AP03 FUH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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