MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,223 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Most Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Most Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
all 4 suspension coil springs corroded
offside rear tyre worn on inner edge
parts of exhaust system corroded
rear tyres slightly cracked
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
all 4 suspension coil springs corroded
offside rear tyre worn on inner edge
parts of exhaust system corroded
rear tyres slightly cracked
all 4 suspension coil springs corroded
exhaust system corroded
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both rear tyres worn/feathered on edges..
front discs lightly worn.
Indicator switch missing (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Position lamp switch missing (1.1.A.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both rear tyres worn/feathered on edges..
front discs lightly worn.
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AP53 EFF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 EFF, 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 EFF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 November 2003.
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