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AP52 WFT

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

131,881 mi
Last recorded131,881 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 WFT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 131,881 miles

Centre exhaust bracket corroded

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

Offside Front tyres worn on edges

Fail 3 Feb 2018 131,881 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Centre exhaust bracket corroded

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

Offside Front tyres worn on edges

Fail 29 Jan 2018 131,738 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill/inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre exhaust sleeve deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Smooth on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 125,846 miles

Nearside Front tyre was flat, worn heavy on shoulders, has slight damage to tread and starting to perish

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer shoulder and starting to perish

exhaust slightly damaged at flexi pipe

rear brakes slightly uneven

Fail 30 Jan 2017 125,845 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded in engine bay (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre was flat, worn heavy on shoulders, has slight damage to tread and starting to perish

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer shoulder and starting to perish

exhaust slightly damaged at flexi pipe

rear brakes slightly uneven

Pass 7 Oct 2015 121,402 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 121,401 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 117,266 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 107,702 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2013 107,701 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 100,039 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2011 91,435 miles

surface rust on brake pipes

Pass 13 May 2010 83,005 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 76,174 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s exterior door mirror loose

rear brake noise

sign of oil

Fail 25 Feb 2009 76,174 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s exterior door mirror loose

rear brake noise

sign of oil

Pass 5 Feb 2008 58,823 miles

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

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

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

rear link arm bushes split

Pass 31 Jul 2007 52,660 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 47,453 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 38,068 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 WFT is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WFT, 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 WFT is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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