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AP53 FMY

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,027 mi
Last recorded90,027 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 90,027 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 88,932 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 86,977 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 84,637 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

The offside fuel tank strap is corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2015 82,442 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at front (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel tank filler pipes corroded

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

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2015 82,442 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at front (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel tank filler pipes corroded

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 80,426 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 80,424 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 77,762 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 74,635 miles

O/S steering rack gaiter slightly deteriorated

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

rear wheels stiff to rotate

Fail 3 Dec 2012 74,635 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S steering rack gaiter slightly deteriorated

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

rear wheels stiff to rotate

Pass 29 Nov 2011 71,345 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2011 71,345 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2010 67,891 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 67,891 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 64,380 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 58,291 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 42,394 miles

1st tested on 30/11/2007 at 42240m

front tyres getting down

Fail 30 Nov 2007 42,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) DANGEROUS

front tyres getting down

Pass 27 Nov 2006 29,825 miles

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

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

o/s/f wing scratched

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 FMY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FMY, 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 FMY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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