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AP03 NTX

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

57,516 mi
Last recorded57,516 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2016 57,516 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

rear inner sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 21 Jan 2016 48,158 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 37,907 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front exhaust corroded

inner sills rusty

nearside outer sill corroded at front

rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2015 37,745 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake fluid low

coolant low

front exhaust corroded

inner sills rusty

nearside sill corroded not in prescirded area

power steering fluid low

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2014 25,442 miles

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

heatsheild loose around exhaust

Pass 18 Feb 2013 15,546 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 15,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 13 Feb 2012 4,983 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 4,983 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 69,491 miles

exhaust cover loose

Fail 11 Feb 2011 69,491 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust cover loose

Pass 15 Feb 2010 60,596 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 53,258 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 53,258 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Feb 2009 52,722 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Mar 2008 44,595 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 44,595 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 37,805 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 NTX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 NTX, 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 NTX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 July 2003.

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