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AP53 FGX

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

102,406 mi
Last recorded102,406 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 FGX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 102,406 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Central exhaust box becoming corroded

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60.15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear bumper slight damage

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

Fail 31 Aug 2021 102,406 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Central exhaust box becoming corroded

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60.15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear bumper slight damage

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 95,028 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 95,028 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure support broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure support broken (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 94,343 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 94,343 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 92,652 miles

Central exhaust box becoming corroded

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 90,713 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front brake pipe showing corrosion

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge(under inflated)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 90,713 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front brake pipe showing corrosion

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge(under inflated)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 88,093 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

centre exhaust box becoming corroded

front steel brake pipes becoming corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2016 88,093 miles

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking pipe (7.2.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

centre exhaust box becoming corroded

front steel brake pipes becoming corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2015 85,869 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 85,869 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 83,575 miles

centre exhaust box becoming corroded

front flexible brake hoses slightly 'twisted'

o/s front steel brake pipe becoming corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2014 83,575 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

centre exhaust box becoming corroded

front flexible brake hoses slightly 'twisted'

o/s front steel brake pipe becoming corroded

rear wiper not operative

Pass 14 Aug 2013 81,510 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 81,509 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s front brake starting to bind

rear exhaust box corroding

slight movement in n/s front steering rack

slight movement in o/s front outer track rod end

steel brake pipes ,all round ,becoming corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2012 78,809 miles

centre exhaust shows signs of corrosion

o/s front brake 'binding' slightly

steel brake pipes to n/s + o/s front wheels becoming corroded

steel brake pipes to rear becoming corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2011 76,514 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 74,819 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 74,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 64,043 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 53,602 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 53,602 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 42,730 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 31,945 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 FGX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FGX, 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 FGX registered?

AP53 FGX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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