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AP53 CZV

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,361 mi
Last recorded120,361 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 CZV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Jan 2019 120,361 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and in appropriately attached (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded and rear both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

boot struts defective

n/s front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 2 Jan 2018 109,412 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 30 Dec 2017 109,398 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2016 100,637 miles

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

brake fluid level low

off side rear tyre wearing low

slight free play in near side rear suspension

Fail 30 Dec 2016 100,621 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 86,529 miles

General underbody corrosion

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 30 Dec 2015 86,529 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

General underbody corrosion

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 30 Dec 2014 71,537 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 30 Dec 2014 71,537 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 64,819 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2012 59,462 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 53,938 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 49,946 miles

O/S/F TYRE TREAD WORN VERY LOW INNER EDGE

Pass 3 Dec 2009 45,610 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 45,610 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 36,091 miles

wear both front brake discs

Pass 25 Jan 2007 32,140 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 31,191 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

handbrake travel

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 CZV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AP53 CZV, 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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AP53 CZV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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