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AP03 XCK

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,107 mi
Last recorded104,107 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 104,107 miles

Front exhaust hanger broken but system still adequately supported

Gearbox has a slight oil leak

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Reverse light not working

Fail 20 Jul 2017 103,838 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Front exhaust hanger broken but system still adequately supported

Gearbox has a slight oil leak

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Reverse light not working

Pass 28 Jul 2016 95,192 miles

Exhaust flexible section deteriorating

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 82,708 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside rear outer sill showing signs of corrosion

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

Reverse light not working

Fail 23 Jul 2015 82,706 miles

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

Both rear coil springs corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside rear outer sill showing signs of corrosion

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

Reverse light not working

Pass 18 Jul 2014 77,492 miles

all coil springs rusty

exhaust flexi section deteriorating

Fail 25 Jul 2013 72,722 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine has oil leaks

near side front and off side front brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 25 Jul 2013 72,722 miles

engine has oil leaks

near side front and off side front brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 31 Jul 2012 65,847 miles

all coil springs rusty

oil leaks on engine and gearbox

Pass 28 Jul 2011 57,618 miles

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

reverse lights not working

Pass 29 Jul 2010 49,248 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 40,665 miles

both rear tyres getting low and cracked-no cords visible

front discs slightly worn

front tyres getting close to limit

Pass 24 Jul 2008 31,046 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 24,110 miles

rear tyres perishing in tread

Pass 20 Jul 2006 13,737 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 XCK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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