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AP03 YRR

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

131,214 mi
Last recorded131,214 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 YRR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 131,214 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Feb 2019 131,200 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached bolt insufficient length (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 108,975 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 98,538 miles

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

drivers blade worn

Fail 9 Dec 2016 98,538 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

drivers blade worn

Pass 10 Dec 2015 82,932 miles

Offside rear tyre has slight lumps and starting to go out of shape

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

coil spring corroded Both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Dec 2015 82,932 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear tyre has slight lumps and starting to go out of shape

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

coil spring corroded Both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 68,029 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 60,504 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 54,175 miles

all discs corroded front discs lipped

Fail 29 Nov 2012 54,175 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

all discs corroded front discs lipped

Pass 30 Nov 2011 48,083 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 44,788 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 42,285 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 35,995 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 29,490 miles

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

front discs starting to corrode advise replacement

rear discs starting to corrode advise replacement

Pass 6 Dec 2006 23,857 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 YRR is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YRR, 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 YRR is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 December 2003.

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