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AP52 KPX

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

112,283 mi
Last recorded112,283 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 KPX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2016 112,283 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015
Fail 28 Feb 2015

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2014 91,905 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 91,905 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 84,884 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 84,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 77,402 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 70,196 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 59,888 miles

osf and nsf tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 19 Feb 2009 50,451 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 41,136 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 32,835 miles

nsr tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 17 Feb 2006 21,882 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 KPX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc 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 KPX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP52 KPX registered?

AP52 KPX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 February 2003.

Is AP52 KPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP52 KPX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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