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AP03 MRY

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

49,592 mi
Last recorded49,592 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 49,592 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 45,211 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 44,922 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 44,308 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 43,760 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 42,913 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 41,145 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 39,171 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 39,127 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At flexible pipe. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2016 36,764 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 33,593 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 29,030 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 24,217 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 22 May 2013 24,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

offside front tyre wearing more at outer edge.

Pass 24 May 2012 19,669 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 15,012 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 9,742 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 4,348 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 56,725 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 47,136 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 35,409 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 MRY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 MRY, 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 MRY registered?

AP03 MRY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is AP03 MRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP03 MRY shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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