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AP03 WNJ

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

66,707 mi
Last recorded66,707 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 WNJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 66,707 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 64,752 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 64,750 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 62,688 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 61,104 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 59,784 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 58,942 miles

Central mirror not fitted both n/s and o/ door mirrors are present

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre in poor condition * strong advise * (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre in poor condition * strong advise * (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 58,148 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 56,393 miles

Central mirror missing

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge * strong advise * (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 56,390 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

*STRONG ADVISE* SLIGHT IMBALANCE TO FRONT BRAKES

Central mirror missing

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge * strong advise * (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 54,767 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

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

Offside Front brake getting heavy

Offside Rear tyre splitting on inner sidewall STRONG ADVISE

Pass 14 Dec 2016 52,730 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing on inner sidewall

front brakes slightly uneven and have slight fluctuation

Fail 14 Dec 2016 52,729 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing on inner sidewall

front brakes slightly uneven and have slight fluctuation

Pass 17 Dec 2015 51,263 miles

Offside Front inner rack joint has play

front brake application slightly uneven

Fail 17 Dec 2015 51,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front inner rack joint has play

front brake application slightly uneven

Pass 22 Dec 2014 49,652 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 47,765 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 46,275 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 44,596 miles

o/s rear tyre perrished, aged and near wear limits

wipers do not self park

Pass 4 Jan 2011 43,187 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 41,636 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 38,914 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 37,259 miles

discs and pads getting low

Pass 4 Jan 2007 33,763 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 31,921 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 WNJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 WNJ, 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 WNJ registered?

AP03 WNJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 August 2003.

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