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AP52 DBX

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

135,792 mi
Last recorded135,792 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 DBX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 135,792 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 127,898 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 127,752 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 118,891 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 118,891 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 111,626 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 111,626 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 104,570 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 94,230 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 83,211 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 76,920 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 76,907 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear 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 27 Mar 2010 67,216 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 58,046 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 44,672 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 32,550 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 32,550 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 29,271 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 25,782 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 DBX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 DBX, 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 DBX registered?

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

Is AP52 DBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP52 DBX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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