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AP03 HNY

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

145,106 mi
Last recorded145,106 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 145,106 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 138,375 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Aug 2021 138,375 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Aug 2020 135,409 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 130,228 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 123,208 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 116,355 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 116,355 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)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 109,411 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 102,402 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 93,937 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 74,934 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 66,497 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 97,346 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 46,975 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 46,975 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 36,180 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 36,180 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 25,393 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 14,964 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 6,139 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 5,801 miles

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

brake efficiency low

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 HNY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HNY, 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 HNY registered?

AP03 HNY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 August 2003.

Is AP03 HNY safe to buy?

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