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AP03 VXK

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

111,981 mi
Last recorded111,981 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 VXK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2021 111,981 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight play in offside front top mount

Pass 24 Jan 2020 107,891 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 107,891 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 99,518 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 94,073 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted ()

Fail 26 Jan 2018 94,073 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted ()

Pass 19 Jan 2017 90,200 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

water leak

Pass 2 Jan 2016 79,180 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2016 79,180 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 70,221 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 70,034 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 63,971 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing/worn on edge

Pass 9 Jan 2013 55,276 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 55,276 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 54,419 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 53,419 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

engine light is on

nearside front tyres has a cut on inner side wall

Pass 4 Jul 2011 50,475 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rattle under vehicle possible exhaust heat shield fault

Pass 22 Jul 2010 46,694 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 42,972 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 38,169 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 24 Jul 2007 33,465 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 29,379 miles

both front tyres on 2mm, o/s/f inner shoulder bald

catalyst heat shield loose

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 VXK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VXK, 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 VXK registered?

AP03 VXK is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is AP03 VXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP03 VXK shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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