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AP52 DCV

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

87,313 mi
Last recorded87,313 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 DCV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 87,313 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 84,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under vehicle and components general corrosion.

Pass 8 Jan 2019 80,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 76,296 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Under vehicle general surface corrosion

Pass 10 Jan 2017 71,625 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 67,888 miles

o/s and n/s sills tatty

rear pads low

Pass 21 Jan 2015 62,994 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2015 62,994 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 56,042 miles

1/ front brake pads inner becoming worn 2/ no oil on dip stick

Fail 20 Jan 2014 56,042 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

1/ front brake pads inner becoming worn 2/ no oil on dip stick

Pass 23 Jan 2013 46,858 miles

1.n/s door mirror glass damaged

Pass 12 Jan 2012 42,974 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 39,336 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 36,508 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 34,617 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 34,611 miles

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

o/s front tyre worn to limit on inside edge.

Pass 22 Jan 2008 31,957 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 28,207 miles

n/s/r tyre near legal limits

Pass 10 Jan 2006 24,101 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 DCV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 DCV, 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 DCV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 January 2003.

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