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AP03 OWK

2003 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,711 mi
Last recorded153,711 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 OWK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 153,711 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust mounting snapped off and system deteriorating

Steering system slightly tight steering has a tight spot when operated from lock to lock.recomend early check/repair (2.2.D.1)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 153,711 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' multiple objects (8.3.1e)

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust mounting snapped off and system deteriorating

Steering system slightly tight steering has a tight spot when operated from lock to lock.recomend early check/repair (2.2.D.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 142,007 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 134,045 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 134,045 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 124,179 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 65,561 miles

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

front discs poor

front wiper do not auto park

Fail 24 Mar 2012 88,188 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front discs poor

front wiper do not auto park

Pass 10 Mar 2011 56,650 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 52,017 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 44,402 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 38,717 miles

both rear tyres cut but no ply visible

chips in screen

rear discs inner faces corroded

segment inop on high level brake light

Pass 9 Nov 2007 37,255 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 124,068 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 104,710 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 OWK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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