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AP03 PUX

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

123,961 mi
Last recorded123,961 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 PUX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2012 123,961 miles

1. Slight damage to front windscreen. 2. Steel brake pipes at front and rear starting to corrode.

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 109,451 miles

1/ rear brake pads becoming worn 2/ both front to rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded at rear 3/ slight damage to windscreen

Pass 25 Mar 2010 94,261 miles

1/ slight uneven tread wear on n/s rear tyre 2/ slight damage to windscreen

Pass 2 Apr 2009 81,697 miles

1. oil low on dip stick. 2. o/s rear tyre at legal limits, worn on inside edge. 3. front tyre wearing on edges.

Pass 1 Apr 2008 67,410 miles

1.front brake discs pitted

Pass 11 Apr 2007 56,293 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 56,161 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

n/s/f brake pads becoming worn

Pass 11 Apr 2006 45,040 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 PUX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PUX, 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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What year was AP03 PUX registered?

AP03 PUX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 July 2003.

Is AP03 PUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP03 PUX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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