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AP03 HNU

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

89,119 mi
Last recorded89,119 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 HNU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 89,119 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner/outer sill poor quality repaired (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 77,913 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

fuel filer pipes rusty

Fail 9 Aug 2023 77,824 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

fuel filer pipes rusty

Pass 1 Aug 2022 67,100 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipes ()

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Underside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Underside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2022 67,097 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipes ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Underside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Underside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 58,173 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 12 Aug 2021 58,173 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Aug 2020 54,364 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 53,143 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front brake pipe has corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipes corroded ()

Fail 9 Aug 2019 53,143 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front brake pipe has corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipes corroded ()

Pass 10 Aug 2018 51,526 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside outer sill/ rear end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel filler pipes corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2018 51,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside outer sill/rear end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside outer sill/ rear end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2017 48,939 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 48,936 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 47,177 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside and nearside front brake pipes have slight corrosion

offside and nearside rear suspension springs have corrosion

Pass 3 Jul 2015 44,737 miles

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

Nearside front to rear brake pipe has slight corrosion

Offside front brake pipe has slight corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2014 41,450 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 37,851 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2012 32,201 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 30,637 miles

rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edges. approx 2mm

Fail 18 May 2011 30,631 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edges. approx 2mm

Pass 7 Sep 2009 27,286 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear link arm bushes splitting

rear tyres perished

steering rack damp

Pass 8 Sep 2008 24,791 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

film of oil at pas pump

sign of coolant at thermo housing

Pass 11 Jun 2007 20,665 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 16,942 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 HNU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 HNU, 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 HNU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 July 2003.

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