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AP03 FUW

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

178,760 mi
Last recorded178,760 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 FUW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2020 178,760 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded & blowing

Exhaust heat shield insecure

General corrosion

Offside Handbrake efficiency low

Offside Rear Brake bind

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 170,483 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 170,481 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 160,639 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 160,639 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake level warning light

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 149,706 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 23 Aug 2017 149,706 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve (7.1.2)

Front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 18 Aug 2016 140,096 miles

Offside Rear tyre flat

Fail 18 Aug 2016 140,096 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre flat

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 130,417 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 118,135 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 108,872 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 101,781 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 96,337 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 88,909 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 88,909 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 74,607 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 66,932 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 58,491 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 FUW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FUW, 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 FUW is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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