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AP03 NUH

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

156,998 mi
Last recorded156,998 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 NUH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2020 156,998 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases close to excessive (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated close to excessive (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre heavily cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear number plate deteriorated

all rear suspension components corrded

corrosion to rear inner sills

corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

engine vacuum hose split

front and rear subframes corroded

horn sound harsh

slight corrosion to rear outer sills

Pass 21 May 2019 156,079 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears at flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel bearing not checked as brake binding

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to both inner wheel arches

corrosion to both rear inner sills

Fail 10 May 2019 156,077 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears at flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel bearing not checked as brake binding

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to both inner wheel arches

corrosion to both rear inner sills

Pass 8 May 2018 155,747 miles

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

Engine has air leak rubber pipe under inlet manifold

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

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

Offside rear wheel stiff to turn by hand

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 May 2018 155,747 miles

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

Engine has air leak rubber pipe under inlet manifold

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside rear wheel stiff to turn by hand

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 May 2017 153,891 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From centre & rear joints, close to excessive (7.1.2)

Nearside front tyre worn close to limit on inner edge

Nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Slight corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches & inner sills

Pass 12 May 2016 150,604 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 150,604 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 May 2015 136,099 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edges, Nearside close to excessive

Nearside rear inner sill corroded

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2015 136,099 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edges, Nearside close to excessive

Nearside rear inner sill corroded

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

Pass 15 May 2014 119,439 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 102,976 miles

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

Offside rear tyre cracking between treads

Fail 15 May 2013 102,976 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre cracking between treads

Pass 10 May 2012 85,789 miles

Suspect front exhaust leak

Fail 10 May 2012 85,789 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Suspect front exhaust leak

Pass 13 May 2011 71,024 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 64,065 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 64,065 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 May 2009 59,827 miles

n/s/f brake disc warped.

Pass 12 May 2008 54,735 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 51,039 miles

wiper blades starting to detiorate.

Pass 19 May 2006 44,546 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 NUH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NUH, 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 NUH is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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