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AP53 FMZ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

80,090 mi
Last recorded80,090 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2021 80,090 miles

Slight under side corrosion all under areas

Under body under sealed in places

Pass 23 Sep 2020 77,964 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

general corrosion around rear suspension components

Fail 23 Sep 2020 77,961 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

general corrosion around rear suspension components

Pass 13 Sep 2019 74,550 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on advisory limit. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 71,058 miles

general corrosion around rear suspension components, inner sills at rear, n/s/r outer sill......

Pass 19 Sep 2017 67,391 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

both rear inner sills corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2017 67,389 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill...... (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2016 63,291 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 59,627 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 55,523 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 51,895 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 51,891 miles

Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 47,099 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 42,269 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 37,792 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 33,000 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 27,924 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 22,847 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 17,790 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 FMZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FMZ, 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 FMZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 November 2003.

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