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AP52 JUW

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

112,098 mi
Last recorded112,098 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 JUW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2017 112,098 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle / rear join (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 99,047 miles

Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

slight roughness o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 10 Sep 2015 92,047 miles

Front and rear metal brake pipes corroded

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

Fail 10 Sep 2015 92,047 miles

Front and rear metal brake pipes corroded

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 87,688 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 82,982 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 77,294 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 72,229 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 66,707 miles

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

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 27 Feb 2009 58,948 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 31 Jan 2008 48,760 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 48,760 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 40,750 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 29,955 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 JUW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol 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 JUW, 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 JUW is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 February 2003.

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