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AP53 EHL

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

111,831 mi
Last recorded111,831 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 EHL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 111,831 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 106,676 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 106,662 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 104,410 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 104,410 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 99,546 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 99,546 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 93,101 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 89,585 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Feb 2016 79,977 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 2 Mar 2015 75,344 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 66,766 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 63,201 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 57,534 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 54,231 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 50,324 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 45,082 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 41,404 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 36,117 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 EHL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EHL, 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 EHL registered?

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

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