CarVerify

Free Car Check

AP03 XBM

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,259 mi
Last recorded97,259 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 XBM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2019 97,259 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 92,947 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 88,683 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 82,939 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 138,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2015 138,485 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 133,611 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine has oil leaks

exhaust system deteriorating and has a slight blow

near side rear and off side rear suspension coil springs corroding

Fail 4 Aug 2014 133,611 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

engine has oil leaks

exhaust system deteriorating and has a slight blow

near side rear and off side rear suspension coil springs corroding

Pass 15 Aug 2013 125,439 miles

brake pipes heavily greased - not allowing full inspection

nearside front and both rear coil springs corroded

offside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge - non measurable area

oil leak on engine and gearbox

rear inner wheel arches starting to rust

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

rear trailing arm bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 14 Aug 2013 125,439 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

brake pipes heavily greased - not allowing full inspection

exhaust heat shield loose

nearside front and both rear coil springs corroded

offside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge - non measurable area

oil leak on engine and gearbox

rear inner wheel arches starting to rust

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

rear trailing arm bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 6 Aug 2012 79,100 miles

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

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

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

all suspension coil springs corroded

exhaust deteriorating

off side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 6 Aug 2012 79,100 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

all suspension coil springs corroded

exhaust deteriorating

front brake discs corroded and worn

off side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Aug 2011 67,477 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all coil springs are rusty

all under side brake pipes are corroding

off side rear tyre does not run completely true

Fail 16 Aug 2011 67,476 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all coil springs are rusty

all under side brake pipes are corroding

off side rear tyre does not run completely true

rear wiper blade damaged

Pass 18 Aug 2010 57,406 miles

all brake pipes starting to rust

coil springs rusty

Fail 17 Aug 2010 57,406 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

all brake pipes starting to rust

coil springs rusty

wiper blades split

Pass 6 Aug 2009 48,922 miles

Nearside wiper not clearing screen

Sump corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2009 48,922 miles

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

Nearside wiper not clearing screen

Sump corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 43,706 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre low on pressure

oil leak on engine

sump rusty

Pass 6 Aug 2007 33,193 miles

rear brake pipes starting to rust †brkae discs starting to wear and pads getting low †minor leak of exhaust gasses from centre section

Pass 8 Aug 2006 25,684 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
Full Ford Focus reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AP03 XBM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XBM, 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

How do I check the history of AP03 XBM?

You can check the full history of AP03 XBM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AP03 XBM registered?

AP03 XBM is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 August 2003.

Is AP03 XBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP03 XBM shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AP03 XBM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AP03 XBM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.