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AP52 KPU

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,976 mi
Last recorded116,976 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 KPU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 116,976 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

some under bonnet components covered

Fail 8 Jul 2019 116,975 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing, under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

some under bonnet components covered

Pass 9 Jul 2018 98,414 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 94,379 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 91,119 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 85,959 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 85,959 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 81,190 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 81,190 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 10 Jun 2013 73,181 miles

nearside front tyre2mm

offside front tyre3mm

Fail 10 Jun 2013 73,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre2mm

offside front tyre3mm

Pass 13 Jun 2012 64,351 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 57,174 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 49,799 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

exhaust front flex pipe deterioated

front brake discsscored and lightly scored

n/s/f tyre outer wall small cut

n/s/r and o/s/r coil spring arms inner bushes starting to perish

surface rust on fuel tank strap

tyre run out on n/s/r and o/s/r tyres

Pass 17 Jun 2009 41,483 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

n/s/f tyre outer wall cut

o/s/r tyre perished lightly

yellow dots shown at front wiper blades

Pass 18 Jun 2008 32,358 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear link arms bushes starting to split

Pass 19 Jun 2007 23,890 miles

both front tyres low

brake discs lipped

Pass 30 Jun 2006 17,353 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 KPU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KPU, 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 KPU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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