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AP03 WOR

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

115,556 mi
Last recorded115,556 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 WOR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 115,556 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 113,064 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Dec 2017 113,064 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 109,113 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

under body corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2015 103,957 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side rear (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 96,909 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 89,937 miles

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

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

bad oil leak (rocker cover?)

both engine to cat, exhaust brackets are very corroded and broken

both rear tyres are badly perished

offside rear brake slightly sticky

Fail 25 Nov 2013 89,937 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bad oil leak (rocker cover?)

both engine to cat, exhaust brackets are very corroded and broken

both rear tyres are badly perished

offside rear brake slightly sticky

Pass 22 Nov 2012 83,942 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both exhaust mounts for the cat are very badly corroded and broken

nearside rear tyre perished

small oil leak

whole exhaust system is corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2012 83,942 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both exhaust mounts for the cat are very badly corroded and broken

nearside rear tyre perished

small oil leak

whole exhaust system is corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2011 74,379 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2010 64,018 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 62,435 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 56,615 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 47,180 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 38,635 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 31,023 miles

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

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

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 WOR is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WOR, 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 WOR is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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