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AP03 MRX

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,502 mi
Last recorded88,502 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 MRX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 88,502 miles

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 18 Feb 2021 88,492 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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 5 Jul 2019 81,489 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 81,489 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 75,435 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 68,253 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 Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Jul 2017 68,253 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jul 2016 62,026 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 54,381 miles

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 10 Jul 2014 47,863 miles

advise nearside headlamp does not work with up/down switch in cab

Fail 10 Jul 2014 47,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

advise nearside headlamp does not work with up/down switch in cab

Fail 11 Jul 2013 45,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 45,247 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 40,668 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 36,687 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 33,240 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 30,206 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edges & down to wear bars

Pass 14 Jul 2008 24,599 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 20,355 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 15,696 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 MRX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MRX, 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 MRX registered?

AP03 MRX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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