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AP52 EBF

2003 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2018
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

152,022 mi
Last recorded152,022 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 EBF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 152,022 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Dec 2017 152,022 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 140,709 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2016 140,683 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 125,133 miles

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Unable to inspect brake pipes (greased)

Under shield fitted

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Dec 2015 125,133 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front both mud guards fouling tyre

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Unable to inspect brake pipes (greased)

Under shield fitted

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 112,040 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 111,867 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge and o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Nov 2013 99,450 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Nov 2013 99,448 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 92,386 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside brake slightly binding

Pass 5 Dec 2011 80,864 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2010 68,815 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 55,754 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 40,572 miles

child seat fitted to n/s rear ,seatbelt not checked

Fail 8 Dec 2008 40,572 miles

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

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

child seat fitted to n/s rear ,seatbelt not checked

Pass 17 Dec 2007 28,034 miles

osr tyre cut in tread

slight uneven front tyre wear

Pass 17 Apr 2007 25,114 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 20,651 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 19,867 miles

Nearside 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 EBF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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