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AP52 AVM

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

176,206 mi
Last recorded176,206 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 AVM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2013 176,206 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 165,244 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 154,964 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 154,955 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/r sill bent close to wheel

Pass 29 Dec 2010 147,791 miles

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

Nearside park brake cable, little movement at hub.

Nearside rear brake binding slightly.

Nearside rear park brake stiff to apply.

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

Oil leak

Power steering reservoir low.

Fail 21 Dec 2010 147,444 miles

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

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

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

Nearside park brake cable, little movement at hub.

Nearside rear brake binding slightly.

Nearside rear park brake stiff to apply.

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

Oil leak

Power steering reservoir low.

Pass 30 Dec 2009 137,228 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2009 137,223 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 126,705 miles

handbrake has low reserve travel

rear no plate deteriorating

Pass 12 Dec 2007 113,401 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 113,401 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear number plate becoming disfigured.

Pass 13 Dec 2006 92,512 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 71,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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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AP52 AVM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 AVM, 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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AP52 AVM is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 January 2003.

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