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2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

150,104 mi
Last recorded150,104 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 NUM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 27 Jan 2018 150,104 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 146,062 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 136,208 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 120,495 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 108,101 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 99,742 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 92,743 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 79,270 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 70,687 miles

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 9 Jun 2009 60,179 miles

Both front tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 10 Jun 2008 47,496 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 37,973 miles

Water pump bearing noise

Pass 16 Jun 2006 27,986 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 NUM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NUM, 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 NUM is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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