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AP52 JUK

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

140,947 mi
Last recorded140,947 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 JUK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 140,947 miles

Nearside sill has light corrosion

Offside sill has light corrosion

Fail 20 Aug 2018 140,947 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside sill has light corrosion

Offside sill has light corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2017 136,688 miles

Nearside Front tyre has damage to the inner sidewall

Offside sill is corroded and paint is blistered

Fail 14 Aug 2017 136,688 miles

Nearside Front tyre has damage to the inner sidewall

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside sill is corroded and paint is blistered

Pass 3 Aug 2016 132,507 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine MIL illuminated

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive complete outer sill corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 132,507 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/40/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/40/17 (4.1.D.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine MIL illuminated

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive complete outer sill corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 130,433 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2015 130,433 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 128,320 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 128,318 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2014 128,296 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre is very worn on the inner edge

Pass 15 Jan 2013 114,970 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2013 114,970 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2012 103,355 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 103,355 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 87,844 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 87,844 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 74,384 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 64,890 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 55,866 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 47,719 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 36,159 miles

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

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 JUK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 JUK, 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 JUK is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 February 2003.

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