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AP52 CZS

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

90,168 mi
Last recorded90,168 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 CZS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2019 90,168 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 90,168 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 88,197 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 88,152 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired spring broken (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 86,022 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 Dec 2017 86,022 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 83,342 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded load valve to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded load valve to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 83,342 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded load valve to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded load valve to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 80,209 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front To Rear to Load Valve. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front 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 Tyre Slightly Out Of Shape.

Fail 17 Dec 2015 80,209 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre bracket (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front To Rear to Load Valve. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Out Of Shape.

Pass 5 Dec 2014 76,697 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 5 Dec 2014 76,697 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Dec 2013 71,631 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 71,631 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 65,164 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 60,108 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 54,232 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 49,270 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 43,524 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 38,463 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 34,059 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 27,172 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)

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 CZS is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CZS, 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 CZS is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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