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AP03 HHD

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

142,715 mi
Last recorded142,715 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 HHD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2019 142,715 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 142,715 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 31 Mar 2018
Fail 26 Mar 2018 138,621 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Lower wishbone, outer balljoint. (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 102,380 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 102,380 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 100,814 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2016 100,814 miles

oil leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 90,511 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 80,211 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 165,791 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 165,761 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 138,765 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs worn

Fail 25 Apr 2012 138,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs worn

Pass 11 May 2011 115,128 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 99,521 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 99,521 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2009 83,494 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 70,596 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 70,596 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 May 2007 56,228 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 42,643 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 42,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 HHD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 HHD, 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 HHD is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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