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AP03 HFE

2003 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

119,376 mi
Last recorded119,376 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 HFE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2014 119,376 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 114,463 miles

N/S FRONT TYRE INNER AND OUTER TREAD 2mm.

Fail 11 Jun 2013 114,362 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

N/S FRONT TYRE INNER AND OUTER SHOULDER CHAMFERED/WORN

N/S FRONT TYRE INNER AND OUTER TREAD 2mm.

REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED.

REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED.

REAR WIPER INCOMPLETE.REAR FUEL FILLER UNDERSIDE PIPES CORRODED.

Pass 13 Jun 2012 104,309 miles

N/S FRONT BRAKE PIPE AND REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED.

N/S FRONT TYRE OUTER TREAD NAILED.

REAR WIPER SPLIT. REAR COILS CORRODED.

Fail 13 Jun 2012 104,309 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

N/S FRONT BRAKE PIPE AND REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED.

N/S FRONT TYRE OUTER TREAD NAILED.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

REAR WIPER SPLIT. REAR COILS CORRODED.

Pass 20 Jun 2011 93,514 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 93,400 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jun 2010 82,518 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 73,953 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

REAR PADS LOW.

Pass 10 Jun 2008 58,501 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 58,319 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 43,451 miles

O/S REAR SEAT CHILD SEAT FITTED. †UNDERSIDE COVERS FITTED. †N/S FRONT TYRE OUTER TREAD PATTERN/EDGES WORN.

Pass 27 Jun 2006 34,929 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 HFE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HFE, 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 HFE registered?

AP03 HFE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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