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AP03 OGB

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,376 mi
Last recorded105,376 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 OGB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 105,376 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 6 Sep 2016 105,376 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 10 Sep 2015 97,597 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 86,680 miles

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

Exhaust flexi from manifold is in very poor condition and starting to seperate but it is not blowing

Fail 11 Sep 2014 86,680 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust flexi from manifold is in very poor condition and starting to seperate but it is not blowing

Pass 20 Sep 2013 77,846 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 77,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 67,632 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 53,940 miles

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

chip in windscreen

Fail 13 Sep 2011 53,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

chip in windscreen

Fail 17 Sep 2010 38,753 miles

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

long travel on handbrake

Pass 17 Sep 2010 38,753 miles

long travel on handbrake

Pass 15 Sep 2009 26,252 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 26,249 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

cuts in o/s front tyre & worn on inner edge

long travel on hand brake

small cuts in n/s rear tyre

Pass 18 Sep 2008 16,661 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 8,064 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 7,673 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 6,149 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 OGB is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 OGB, 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 OGB is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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