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AP52 EVT

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,137 mi
Last recorded91,137 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 EVT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2013 91,137 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 91,137 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 84,841 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake pipes slightly corroded and pitted

front brake pads wearing low and front brake discs slightly pitted

n/s front track rod end has slight play

o/s rear trailing arm bush starting to seperate

Fail 17 Jul 2012 84,804 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake pipes slightly corroded and pitted

front brake pads wearing low and front brake discs slightly pitted

n/s front track rod end has slight play

o/s rear trailing arm bush starting to seperate

Pass 6 May 2011 76,180 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 6 May 2011 76,180 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Fail 1 May 2010 66,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 1 May 2010 66,342 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 56,870 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front wing damaged but no sharp edges

Fail 29 Apr 2009 56,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front wing damaged but no sharp edges

Pass 18 Feb 2008 45,264 miles

nearside front wing damaged

nearside mirror missing

Pass 4 Jan 2007 30,955 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 30,955 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2006 22,677 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 21,821 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 EVT is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EVT, 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 EVT registered?

AP52 EVT is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 February 2003.

Is AP52 EVT safe to buy?

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