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AP52 CUU

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

142,213 mi
Last recorded142,213 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2017 142,213 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 137,073 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop breaking up

Offside Rear bump stop breaking up

Fail 20 Jan 2016 136,879 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear bump stop breaking up

Offside Rear bump stop breaking up

Pass 20 Jan 2015 130,615 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 130,615 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 125,942 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 125,942 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 114,171 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 96,708 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 85,953 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 73,914 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 63,284 miles

Hand Brake Requires Adjustment

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 52,741 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 40,126 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 28,984 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 28,835 miles

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

No plates slight letter disfigure

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 CUU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CUU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP52 CUU registered?

AP52 CUU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 January 2003.

Is AP52 CUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP52 CUU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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