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AP03 LNE

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,492 mi
Last recorded56,492 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 LNE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 56,492 miles

general under vehicle corrosion

Fail 18 Apr 2019 56,492 miles

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

general under vehicle corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2018 52,325 miles

o/s rear tyre becoming perished in tread

rear number plate becoming delaminated

Pass 9 Aug 2017 44,632 miles

1. Nearside front tyre wearing low on outside edge. 2. Nearside rear tyre wearing low on outside edge.

Pass 10 Aug 2016 33,324 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 29,967 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 27,205 miles

slight fault on wipers

Pass 2 Aug 2013 24,816 miles

slight fault on wipers

slight wear on front brake discs

Fail 3 Aug 2012 21,624 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

wipers becoming faulty

Pass 3 Aug 2012 21,624 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

wipers becoming faulty

Pass 5 Aug 2011 19,229 miles

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

rear tyres cracking in tread on outer edges

Pass 28 Jul 2010 16,867 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 14,756 miles

rear number plate starting to detereorate

Fail 6 Aug 2009 14,756 miles

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

rear number plate starting to detereorate

Pass 4 Aug 2008 12,509 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 10,387 miles

front wipers smear

Pass 9 Aug 2006 7,618 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 6,800 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 LNE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LNE, 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 LNE registered?

AP03 LNE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 July 2003.

Is AP03 LNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP03 LNE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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