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AP52 CTK

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,622 mi
Last recorded129,622 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 CTK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2017 129,622 miles

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill. (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm. (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre very worn on inner edge.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 - 3mm & very worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak sump. ()

Pass 19 Dec 2016 124,754 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 124,722 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 121,007 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2015 121,006 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 115,262 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 108,119 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 98,313 miles

difficult to cary out full inspection of rear steel brake pipes because they go over fuel tank

engine management light on

slight exhaust blow from front section

Pass 14 Nov 2011 90,455 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 81,323 miles

advise play in off side steering rack, minor exhuast blow

Pass 22 Jan 2010 79,571 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 69,454 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

fluid leak from clutch master cylinder slowly draining remote brake resevoir, advise rectification immediately as this will become dangerous if allowed to persist.

Fail 23 Jan 2009 69,439 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

fluid leak from clutch master cylinder slowly draining remote brake resevoir, advise rectification immediately as this will become dangerous if allowed to persist.

Pass 26 Jan 2008 54,976 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 54,859 miles

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

offside rear tyre showing some uneven wear

Pass 29 Jan 2007 44,295 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 44,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2006 33,456 miles

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 CTK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CTK, 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 CTK is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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