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AP53 AOM

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

89,761 mi
Last recorded89,761 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 AOM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 89,761 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 89,761 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 87,112 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 87,112 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 85,406 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged to rear pipes (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 84,071 miles

most brake pipes heavily greased.

Pass 26 Sep 2014 82,404 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 76,775 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 70,274 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 63,423 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 56,967 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 48,853 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 48,853 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 40,527 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 31,395 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 22,388 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

crack in front no plate

n/s/f tyre on 3mm

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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AP53 AOM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AP53 AOM, 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 AOM registered?

AP53 AOM is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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