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AP52 AVE

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

109,460 mi
Last recorded109,460 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 AVE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2012 109,460 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 109,460 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 105,793 miles

Rear metal brake pipes deterioating

Fail 10 Nov 2011 105,793 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear metal brake pipes deterioating

Pass 12 Nov 2010 100,899 miles

O/S Rear metal brake pipe deterioating

Fail 11 Nov 2010 100,892 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

O/S Rear metal brake pipe deterioating

Fail 16 Nov 2009 95,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 95,318 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 87,519 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 79,278 miles

offside front tyre scrubbing inside edge

Fail 15 Nov 2007 79,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front tyre scrubbing inside edge

Pass 21 Nov 2006 66,466 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 61,351 miles

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

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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AP52 AVE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AP52 AVE, 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 AP52 AVE registered?

AP52 AVE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 January 2003.

Is AP52 AVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP52 AVE shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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