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AP03 OVT

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,592 mi
Last recorded70,592 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2018 70,592 miles

Emissions not tested large amount of oil burning (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust system insecure hangers loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

heat shield loose

heat shield loose

Pass 12 Jul 2017 67,706 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 65,638 miles

Offside headlamp slightly insecure

Slight play offside front steering rack ball end

Fail 16 Jul 2016 65,514 miles

Front front brake application uneven Offside brake lags behind (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Lower swivel (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside headlamp slightly insecure

Slight play offside front steering rack ball end

Pass 19 Jun 2015 57,686 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 51,559 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 45,437 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust deteriorated mounting broken exhaust supported ok

Pass 15 Jun 2012 33,124 miles

rear discs corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2012 33,124 miles

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2011 22,280 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 74,261 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs corroding

Fail 25 Jun 2010 74,261 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs corroding

Pass 26 Jun 2009 2,697 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 62,624 miles

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 22 Jun 2007 57,140 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 48,499 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 OVT is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OVT, 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 OVT is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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