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AP03 MVG

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,926 mi
Last recorded93,926 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2011
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 MVG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2011 93,926 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 93,926 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 82,988 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 82,998 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 71,064 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 56,727 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 45,676 miles

front tyres getting low 2-3mm

n/s rear tyre 2mm on outer edge

screen chipped

Pass 30 Jun 2006 34,208 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 34,208 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 MVG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MVG, 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 MVG registered?

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

Is AP03 MVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP03 MVG shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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