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AP53 FHT

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

75,133 mi
Last recorded75,133 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 FHT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 75,133 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 65,400 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 65,400 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 60,923 miles

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

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 19 Nov 2015 49,797 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Nov 2015 49,752 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 37,961 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 37,961 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nsr tyre starting to perish

Pass 13 Dec 2013 35,500 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 33,587 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Dec 2012 33,587 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 31,785 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 30,845 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 30 Nov 2009 29,052 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 247,042 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 23,489 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 21,070 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 FHT is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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The MOT history for AP53 FHT shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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