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AP03 VXV

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

71,070 mi
Last recorded71,070 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 VXV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 71,070 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 66,615 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 62,265 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 62,169 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 62,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 60,168 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 57,402 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 52,578 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 48,301 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 43,909 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 38,828 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 31,808 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 28,044 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)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 21,576 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 16,731 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 VXV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 VXV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP03 VXV registered?

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

Is AP03 VXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP03 VXV shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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