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AP52 CPO

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

50,571 mi
Last recorded50,571 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 CPO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 50,571 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened spring cup corroded (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened spring cup partially corroded (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 19 Feb 2016 50,571 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened spring cup corroded (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened spring cup partially corroded (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 47,318 miles

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

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)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust flex pipe outer skin adrift

rear suspension bushes splitting

Fail 26 Feb 2015 47,318 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust flex pipe outer skin adrift

rear suspension bushes splitting

Pass 12 Feb 2014 43,906 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 40,264 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 36,994 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 32,693 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 26,883 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside mirror glass cracked

Pass 13 Mar 2009 21,430 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 17,018 miles

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

o/s front tyre cracked on sidewalls

Pass 13 Mar 2007 111,754 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 5,301 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod 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 CPO is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AP52 CPO, 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 CPO registered?

AP52 CPO is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 February 2003.

Is AP52 CPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP52 CPO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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