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AP52 HWT

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,017 mi
Last recorded114,017 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 HWT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 114,017 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jul 2019 114,017 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 112,229 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 109,007 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 101,892 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 101,882 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/r and n/s/r as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 94,913 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 94,913 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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)

both rear and n/s/f tyres perished

Pass 11 Mar 2014 87,052 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2014 86,906 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

ehhaust system corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2013 80,729 miles

front exhaust mountings broken

Pass 16 Mar 2012 74,605 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 68,470 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 68,470 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 62,202 miles

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

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)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 53,879 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2009 53,879 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 45,566 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 36,714 miles

both passenger side tyres worn to 3mm

drivers side rear tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 18 Apr 2006 24,330 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 24,215 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 HWT is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HWT, 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 HWT is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 February 2003.

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