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AP03 NTU

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,191 mi
Last recorded125,191 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 NTU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 125,191 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 119,771 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 May 2022 119,715 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 114,866 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside front and nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipes coated in grease

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Offside rear and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Sill excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2021 114,788 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside front and nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipes coated in grease

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Offside rear and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Sill excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2020 111,545 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 107,642 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 May 2018 101,770 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 15 May 2017 94,657 miles

Front exhaust mountings missing but still considered adequately supported

Pass 19 May 2016 87,632 miles

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

front exhaust mountings missing but still considered adequately supported

rear brakes slightly out of balance

Pass 2 Jun 2015 81,907 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 74,639 miles

Front exhaust mounting corroded.

Pass 12 Jun 2013 68,896 miles

Front exhaust mounting corroded.

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 63,685 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 57,168 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 49,020 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 49,020 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 43,861 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish in treads !!

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2009 43,861 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Both rear tyres starting to perish in treads !!

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 35,053 miles

brake pipes greased unable to fully inspect

o/s & n/s front anti roll bar link boots split

Fail 7 Jul 2008 35,053 miles

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

brake pipes greased unable to fully inspect

o/s & n/s front anti roll bar link boots split

Pass 5 Jul 2007 25,810 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 25,807 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 18,820 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 NTU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 NTU, 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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AP03 NTU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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