MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,964 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Sides ()
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front And Rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Crack near fixing (0.1 (b))
Nearside Sill Damaged Middle to Rear
Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front and Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Spare fitted due to puncture/bolt in tyre. Tyre has gone flat on MOT Different Size 185/60 R14 82H. Normal Tyre is as other Three 185/65 R14 86/82H
Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler neck pipes ()
Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear axel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside rear outer sill 2x holes (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear inner and outer sill rusty
Rear sub fram rusty
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside rear tyre close to wear bars
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AP52 DCE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 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 DCE, 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 DCE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 January 2003.
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