MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,259 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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 ()
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
all brake pipes starting to rust
coil springs rusty
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
Nearside wiper not clearing screen
Sump corroded
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)
front tyres wearing on edges
nearside rear tyre low on pressure
oil leak on engine
sump rusty
rear brake pipes starting to rust †brkae discs starting to wear and pads getting low †minor leak of exhaust gasses from centre section
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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.
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AP03 XBM is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 August 2003.
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