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AP03 GYS

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

101,658 mi
Last recorded101,658 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 GYS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2023 101,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at upper rear shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sills and o/s/r inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 100,682 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 100,682 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 98,017 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 94,606 miles

Both inner and outer sills at rear are corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 94,601 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Both inner and outer sills at rear are corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 90,466 miles

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

Rear

Rear inner and outer sills getting thin

Rear suspension is corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2019 90,462 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear

Rear inner and outer sills getting thin

Rear suspension is corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2018 81,269 miles

Central Exhaust heat shield is adrift

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

Fail 16 Jul 2018 81,265 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working Both outer (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both outer sills at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust heat shield is adrift

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 73,707 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear cross (3.6.B.2c)

front and rear exhaust mounts broken/corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2016 65,612 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 58,162 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 47,516 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 37,339 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 37,339 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 26,659 miles

rear plate dirty

Pass 17 Jun 2011 16,691 miles

both rear tyres wearing incorrectly

Pass 9 Jun 2010 3,887 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 16,940 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 13,692 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 10,716 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 8,741 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 GYS is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GYS, 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 GYS is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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