MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,054 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
under vehicle is heavily muddy hard to inspect on test
Oil leak
various brake pipes slightly corroded
Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
engine cover fitted preventing full inspection under bonnet
minor damage to outer sidewall of o/s/r tyre
under tray fitted to vehicle preventing full inspection underneath
various small chips across windsheild, all within limits
Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
engine cover fitted preventing full inspection under bonnet
minor damage to outer sidewall of o/s/r tyre
under tray fitted to vehicle preventing full inspection underneath
various small chips across windsheild, all within limits
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Ford Focus?
Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AP53 AOL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 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 AP53 AOL, 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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What year was AP53 AOL registered?
AP53 AOL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 November 2003.
Is AP53 AOL safe to buy?
The MOT history for AP53 AOL shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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