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AP52 CPY

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2011
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

4,984 mi
Last recorded4,984 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2010
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 CPY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2010 4,984 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Mar 2010 4,961 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 72,011 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 72,011 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2008 62,724 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 62,724 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 59,421 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)

Offside Front 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 16 Feb 2007 44,842 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 30,572 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 29,869 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2006 29,680 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 CPY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 CPY, 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 CPY registered?

AP52 CPY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 February 2003.

Is AP52 CPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP52 CPY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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