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AP53 ATX

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

54,645 mi
Last recorded54,645 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2019 54,645 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 50,353 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 50,352 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 37,990 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 37,110 miles

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

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

front exhaust hanger brackets corroded but exhaust still supported

Pass 13 Apr 2016 32,305 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 27,213 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 27,161 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 21,340 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 15,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

cut in tread n/s rear tyre

n/s rear tyre wearing

Pass 15 Apr 2013 15,721 miles

cut in tread n/s rear tyre

n/s rear tyre wearing

Pass 17 Apr 2012 9,656 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 2,774 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 43,238 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 36,147 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 29,094 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 21,976 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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AP53 ATX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ATX, 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 ATX registered?

AP53 ATX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 November 2003.

Is AP53 ATX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP53 ATX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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