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AP03 VUN

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

116,922 mi
Last recorded116,922 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 VUN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 116,922 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 116,922 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 103,887 miles

Body has slight corrosion arches,both rear inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes also some pipes covered in grease (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2017 103,879 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill, (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Body has slight corrosion arches,both rear inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes also some pipes covered in grease (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2016 103,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill Holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill Holed (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 97,975 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on 2mm, 195/60r15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all (6.1.A.1)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 29 Dec 2015 97,975 miles

Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on 2mm, 195/60r15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all (6.1.A.1)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2015 94,487 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2015 94,480 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 89,496 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust heatshield

Fail 7 Jan 2014 89,492 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside 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)

rear exhaust heatshield

Pass 2 Jan 2013 84,421 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight deterioration to exhaust flex

Pass 19 Mar 2012 79,150 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 71,848 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 64,866 miles

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

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)

front brake discs heaverly lipped and very slight distortion

hand brake lever high

Pass 9 Mar 2009 56,183 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 42,447 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 31,348 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 31,348 miles

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

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

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 VUN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VUN, 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 VUN is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 August 2003.

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