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AP03 OHK

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

135,897 mi
Last recorded135,897 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 OHK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2019 135,897 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm likely to fail both (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel tank heat shield loose

Pass 8 Oct 2018 125,030 miles

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front brake pipes corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2018 125,030 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2017 120,660 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 120,657 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 115,531 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking/perishing but not exposing ply/cord.

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

Offside Front tyre appears under-inflated.

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

Fail 22 Sep 2016 115,531 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking/perishing but not exposing ply/cord.

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

Offside Front tyre appears under-inflated.

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 109,579 miles

Both rear tyres cracking and tread depth low.

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Slight coolant leak.

Various fuel pipes corroded.

Pass 29 Jul 2014 108,249 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre is cracking

offside rear tyre is cracking and wearing on edges

Fail 29 Jul 2014 108,247 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre is cracking

offside rear tyre is cracking and wearing on edges

Pass 25 Apr 2013 102,706 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2013 102,698 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 96,598 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

child seat fitted to nsr seat unable to check belt

Fail 14 Jul 2012 96,598 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

child seat fitted to nsr seat unable to check belt

Pass 23 Jul 2011 86,776 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 75,802 miles

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

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

nail in nsf tyre

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

unable to test rear ns seat belt

Pass 27 Jul 2009 65,320 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 53,544 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 41,530 miles

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

front number plate cracked

near side front brake binding very slightly

rear number plate has started to deteriate

Pass 12 Jul 2006 33,668 miles

front washer jets partly blocked

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 OHK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OHK, 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 OHK is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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