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AP53 DDJ

2003 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

143,546 mi
Last recorded143,546 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 DDJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 143,546 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 139,240 miles

Front Windscreen crack top off the swapt area zone a .

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 138,195 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 138,195 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 135,055 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 135,055 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 132,637 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 132,637 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 124,943 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 124,943 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 117,413 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 110,418 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 24 Mar 2011 103,900 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 95,509 miles

Nearside Front 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 7 Apr 2009 88,295 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 85,470 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 82,853 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 DDJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in White with a 1,753cc diesel 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 DDJ, 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 DDJ registered?

AP53 DDJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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