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AP03 ZLE

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

97,917 mi
Last recorded97,917 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 ZLE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 97,917 miles

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

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.2.6)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s upper and lower (2.4.G.1)

fuel neck pipes corroded slightly

Pass 17 May 2017 95,652 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 89,555 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 89,541 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Fail 7 Jul 2016 89,331 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Nearside Inner Tie bar/rod damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all tell tale/warning lights white

Pass 26 Jun 2015 79,133 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2015 79,133 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 69,831 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)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2013 66,216 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 64,219 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 60,235 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 60,224 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 46,374 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 43,482 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 14 Jun 2008 39,180 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 39,180 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 34,836 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 31,648 miles

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

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 ZLE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ZLE, 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 ZLE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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