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AP03 XGY

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,662 mi
Last recorded42,662 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 XGY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2021 42,662 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 38,824 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 38,824 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle 41% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 38,824 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 41% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 35,483 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 7 Feb 2019 35,483 miles

Coolant leak ()

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 31,042 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded to both front flexies (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded to both rear flexies (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 31,042 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded to both front flexies (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded to both rear flexies (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 26,122 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear sill weak

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake slightly binding

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 23,014 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 18,764 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 14,886 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded, n/s & o/s.

n/s & o/s front metal brake pipes corroded.

Pass 11 Aug 2012 10,742 miles

N/S/R Tyre AT 3mm tread

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

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

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

O/S/R Tyre AT 3mm tread

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 6,562 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 2,061 miles

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

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

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

oil leek (sump)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 53,707 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 45,550 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 45,543 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 35,647 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 27,632 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 XGY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XGY, 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 XGY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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