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AP52 EAE

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

52,437 mi
Last recorded52,437 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 52,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under sill to arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under sill to arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 49,638 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

oil level on minimum

Pass 11 Sep 2023 47,099 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 47,000 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both rears lower arms at coil spring seats (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test mirror hangers (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 45,048 miles

reg plates deteriorated

Fail 12 Sep 2022 45,048 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test mirror hanger (3.1 (a) (ii))

reg plates deteriorated

Pass 8 Sep 2021 41,940 miles

fault with ignition barrel

reg plates slightly deteriorated

Fail 2 Sep 2021 41,905 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fault with ignition barrel

reg plates slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Sep 2020 38,706 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 38,706 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill near suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2019 35,907 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 32,250 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 32,250 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 27,583 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 27,583 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn (8.2.2)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/r + o/s/r outer sills (2.4.A.3)

EML light stays on indicating a fault

exhaust leak at front joint

o/s light aim too high (adjusted)

rear wiper torn

Pass 1 Sep 2016 23,553 miles

EML light stays on indicating a fault

slight exhaust leaks at centre + rear joints

Pass 28 Aug 2015 19,528 miles

mirror hanger more than 40mm in drivers view area (removed)

rear foot brake readings low

Fail 28 Aug 2015 19,526 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

mirror hanger more than 40mm in drivers view area (removed)

rear foot brake readings low

Pass 15 Sep 2014 16,979 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust leak around centre joint + exhaust system corroded.

nail + screw in n/s/r tyre.

Pass 5 Sep 2013 13,450 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 9,378 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 9,378 miles

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 6,084 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 6,084 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 2,548 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 28,316 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 28,316 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 24,306 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 24,306 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 20,027 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 20,027 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 17,718 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 17,718 miles

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

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 EAE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 EAE, 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 EAE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 January 2003.

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