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AP53 EHV

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,125 mi
Last recorded119,125 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 EHV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 119,125 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2016 119,115 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 88,598 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 88,597 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 85,093 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 74,025 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 74,005 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 65,642 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 55,491 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 55,487 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 47,330 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 39,856 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 32,399 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 25,623 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 18,921 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 EHV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EHV, 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 EHV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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