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AP52 LFY

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

129,700 mi
Last recorded129,700 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 LFY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 129,700 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 123,575 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 123,575 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 118,187 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 111,851 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 105,222 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 99,308 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 92,929 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 87,923 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 81,571 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 74,155 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 68,833 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 63,645 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 58,878 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 54,095 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 LFY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 LFY, 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 LFY registered?

AP52 LFY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 February 2003.

Is AP52 LFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP52 LFY shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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