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AP53 EJY

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

121,637 mi
Last recorded121,637 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 121,637 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2018 121,637 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 114,961 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 114,869 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 108,835 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 108,835 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported front and rear insecure (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 105,392 miles

front exhaust flexi worn

offside rear tyre lumpy/uneven on inner edge and cracks in tread

oil leak

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 29 Jan 2015 102,012 miles

front tyres wearing on edge

rear wiper blade split

Fail 24 Jan 2015 101,932 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

front tyres wearing on edge

rear wiper blade split

Pass 9 Jan 2014 97,914 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 97,913 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 88,736 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Feb 2013 88,736 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 81,461 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2012 81,461 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 74,191 miles

Front brake discs are corroded & worn unevenly

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 21 Jan 2011 74,186 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Front brake discs are corroded & worn unevenly

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

Fail 21 Jan 2010 66,858 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wipers are worn.

Pass 21 Jan 2010 66,858 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wipers are worn.

Pass 29 Jan 2009 55,022 miles

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

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

slight cut n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 17 Jan 2008 44,648 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 32,302 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 31,316 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 EJY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 EJY, 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 EJY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 December 2003.

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