MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,759 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coolant leak above gearbox roughly ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge low (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front wing has slight hole in edge at bottom
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security is weak to touch but not holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged flat spot in random places inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush both have slight play and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both inner very rough (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both inner wheel arch ones (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill is holed and weak (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge very low (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak above gearbox roughly ()
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge low (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security is weak to touch but not holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged flat spot in random places inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
coolant leak from thermostat housing
front brake discs lipped and corroding
sills corroding inner and outer, small hole in outer sill o/s/r
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
coolant below minimum
coolant leak from thermostat housing
front brake discs lipped and corroding
sills corroding inner and outer, small hole in outer sill o/s/r
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear wiper blade split
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Rear wiper blade split
Slight oil leak
Oil leak
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
large cuts in n/s/r tyre
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
both front tyres worn very badly on inner shoulders
both front tyres worn very badly on inner shoulders
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
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AP52 LHZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 LHZ, 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 LHZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 February 2003.
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