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AP03 VVR

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,968 mi
Last recorded99,968 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 VVR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 99,968 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre cracking going out of shape ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust bracket broke front

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 87,481 miles

front exhaust bracket broke

Fail 1 Sep 2015 87,421 miles

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

front exhaust bracket broke

Pass 4 Sep 2014 81,696 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2014 81,692 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 69,357 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 69,354 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 84,973 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 55,023 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 55,020 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 46,018 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 37,048 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 33,877 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 2 Sep 2008 33,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 29 Aug 2007 29,630 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 22,257 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 19,673 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 VVR is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VVR, 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 VVR is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 August 2003.

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The MOT history for AP03 VVR shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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