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AP03 HNH

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,011 mi
Last recorded85,011 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 85,011 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2025 85,006 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 79,848 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 79,214 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 71,066 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2021 71,066 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 69,037 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 68,462 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 66,638 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2018 66,589 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 63,910 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 61,405 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Nov 2015 58,646 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 58,646 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 55,424 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 52,692 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 49,606 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 45,299 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 45,272 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 42,735 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 39,312 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 2 Dec 2009 39,300 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 8 Dec 2008 55,244 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)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 55,244 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 28,171 miles

both front tyres in poor condition,o/s/f brake late,pas pump damp

exhaust brackets corroding

Pass 14 Dec 2006 24,418 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 23,418 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s front brake binding slighty

o/s front fog light broken

small cut in sidewall n/s front tyre not down to cords

Fail 26 May 2006 23,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

o/s front brake binding slighty

o/s front fog light broken

small cut in sidewall of n/s rear tyre not down to cords

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 HNH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 HNH, 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 HNH is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 June 2003.

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