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AP52 HWM

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,919 mi
Last recorded117,919 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 HWM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2015 117,919 miles

slight play offside lower arm bush

Pass 9 Dec 2014 112,228 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front brake slight bind by hand

Pass 16 Dec 2013 106,773 miles

coolant level low

damage to n/s front tyre outer sidewall

front discs worn

n/s front tyre perished and worn on outer edge

Fail 9 Dec 2013 106,740 miles

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

coolant level low

damage to n/s front tyre outer sidewall

front discs worn

n/s front tyre perished and worn on outer edge

rear service brakes poor

Pass 5 Dec 2012 101,768 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 90,763 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 81,905 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2009 70,461 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2008 58,285 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 13 Nov 2008 58,285 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 30 Nov 2007 48,487 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2007 42,406 miles

Front Fog lamp glass broken

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 42,406 miles

Front Fog lamp glass broken

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 32,911 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 HWM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 HWM, 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 HWM is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 February 2003.

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