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AP03 FVB

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

94,708 mi
Last recorded94,708 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 FVB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 94,708 miles

brake pipes corroded (all)

Fail 23 Mar 2020 98,415 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake pipes corroded (all)

Pass 18 Mar 2019 91,288 miles

slight under body corrsion

brake pipes slightly corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2018 86,244 miles

brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2017 81,290 miles

Brake pipes have slight corrosion

Slight underbody corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2016 72,512 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 69,464 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 62,946 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 58,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 53,937 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 45,206 miles

front brake discs worn.

Pass 29 Oct 2009 32,930 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 21,155 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 19,268 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 13,511 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 FVB is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 FVB, 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 FVB registered?

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

Is AP03 FVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP03 FVB shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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