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AP52 CZR

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

107,863 mi
Last recorded107,863 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 CZR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2019 107,863 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust heat shield are insecure

Exhaust mounting defective Front and rear hanger have corroded away from the system (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes are starting to split from there bonding's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 102,478 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 96,358 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 96,358 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 88,522 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and back (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 82,037 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 31 May 2014 79,068 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 79,068 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FRONT BRAKE IMBALANCE 25%

Pass 2 Apr 2013 77,392 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 72,418 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 66,744 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 61,122 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to go out of shape

o/s/f headlamp washer jet leaking

Pass 9 Feb 2009 56,781 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 51,315 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2008 51,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 42,516 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 31,822 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 CZR is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CZR, 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 CZR registered?

AP52 CZR is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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The MOT history for AP52 CZR shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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