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AP03 YOT

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,888 mi
Last recorded69,888 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 YOT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2012 69,888 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 69,888 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 62,621 miles

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

n/n/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jun 2010 53,401 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 41,251 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 31,909 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 28,160 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 21,756 miles

n/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge

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 YOT is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YOT, 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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What year was AP03 YOT registered?

AP03 YOT is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 July 2003.

Is AP03 YOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP03 YOT shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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