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AP53 EJJ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

31,126 mi
Last recorded31,126 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 EJJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 31,126 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 26,571 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 26,571 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 26,571 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 26,495 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2023 26,474 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 26,148 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear subframes and all connected components corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 25,145 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 24,519 miles

both rear sills getting rusty

Fail 13 Oct 2020 24,499 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both rear sills getting rusty

Pass 11 Oct 2019 24,015 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 24,006 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 22,645 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 22,645 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 21,282 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 19,038 miles

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Rear inner sills/arches starting to corrode

Pass 16 Oct 2015 13,581 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on edge

Pass 6 Oct 2014 9,052 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 7,824 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 6,626 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 5,339 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

offside rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 12 Oct 2010 3,716 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 1,934 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 15,790 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 13,738 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 10,966 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 EJJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EJJ, 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 EJJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 November 2003.

Is AP53 EJJ safe to buy?

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