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AP03 LMY

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

110,288 mi
Last recorded110,288 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 110,288 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Jul 2015 110,266 miles

near side rear tyre getting low

Pass 1 Jul 2014 110,194 miles

front brake pads getting low

near side rear tyre getting low

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 11 Jul 2013 107,950 miles

front pads and disc getting low

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 13 Jul 2012 99,918 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 89,295 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 80,184 miles

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

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

Offside front disc slightly scored.

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

Fail 22 Jul 2010 80,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front disc slightly scored.

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 67,082 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 12 Jul 2008 62,058 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 57,107 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 42,256 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 LMY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LMY, 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 LMY registered?

AP03 LMY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 July 2003.

Is AP03 LMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP03 LMY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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