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AP52 LHZ

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

104,759 mi
Last recorded104,759 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 104,759 miles

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))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 104,757 miles

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))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 93,588 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 88,179 miles

coolant leak from thermostat housing

front brake discs lipped and corroding

sills corroding inner and outer, small hole in outer sill o/s/r

Fail 24 Jan 2020 88,179 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 75,668 miles

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))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 75,667 miles

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))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 67,851 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 60,585 miles

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 5 Jan 2017 60,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 7 Jan 2016 53,611 miles

Slight oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2015 48,215 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jan 2015 48,215 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2014 43,715 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both front tyres worn very badly on inner shoulders

Pass 22 Jan 2014 43,715 miles

both front tyres worn very badly on inner shoulders

Pass 3 Jan 2013 36,729 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 28,843 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 20,841 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 11,990 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 9,975 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 8,900 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 8,900 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 7,745 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 6,035 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 6,035 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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 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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