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AP52 EWE

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

108,598 mi
Last recorded108,598 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 EWE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 108,598 miles

Nearside Front brake hose ferrule slightly damaged

Nearside Rear brake caliper slight sign of moisture

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 103,675 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 99,231 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 96,575 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 91,194 miles

front brake discs corroding

rear tyres worn

Fail 13 Nov 2013 91,192 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroding

rear tyres worn

Pass 2 Jan 2013 82,712 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 73,433 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 65,262 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 57,558 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 50,417 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 41,412 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 28,123 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 21,571 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 EWE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 EWE, 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 EWE registered?

AP52 EWE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 January 2003.

Is AP52 EWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP52 EWE shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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