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AP03 VVX

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

68,860 mi
Last recorded68,860 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 VVX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 68,860 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear road springs rusted

both rear tyres have cracking side walls (innside)

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

Fail 1 May 2018 68,860 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear road springs rusted

both rear tyres have cracking side walls (innside)

e.m.l.light on

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 64,725 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 57,441 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 47,767 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 47,767 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 41,394 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 41,394 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 37,661 miles

Both rear tyres and offside front tyre all cracking at sidewalls,

Fail 23 Mar 2010 33,062 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 33,062 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 29,545 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 28,375 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 24,462 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 16,412 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 14,717 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 VVX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VVX, 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 VVX registered?

AP03 VVX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 August 2003.

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