MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,735 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
all brake pipes corroded and coated with grease in places
all coil springs corroded
both front wishbone rear bushs starting to deteriorate.Check at next service
brake pipe o/s/f behind engine looks corroded very close to limit.Unable to fully inspect as no access.Would advise replacing very soon for safety
corrosion starting both outersills but not yet to excess
exhaust down pipe corroded at annaconda but still secure
front exhaust mount missing and a rear corroded very thin but system still secure
rear heatshield loose
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
all brake pipes corroded and coated with grease in places
all coil springs corroded
both front wishbone rear bushs starting to deteriorate.Check at next service
brake pipe o/s/f behind engine looks corroded very close to limit.Unable to fully inspect as no access.Would advise replacing very soon for safety
corrosion starting both outersills but not yet to excess
exhaust down pipe corroded at annaconda but still secure
front exhaust mount missing and a rear corroded very thin but system still secure
rear heatshield loose
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
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)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
all springs starting to corrode
front exhaust mount missing but system still secure
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
all springs starting to corrode
front exhaust mount missing but system still secure
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
very slight grab both rear brakes
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
o/s of rack damp with oil but not yet to excess
stone chip outside sweep of the blades
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
air bag light on
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
air bag light on
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AP03 VVG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 VVG, 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 VVG is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 July 2003.
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