MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,533 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Large triangular sticker on windscreen behind mirror , but not in driver's view .
Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Wiperblades slightly deteriorated .
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Large triangular sticker on windscreen behind mirror , but not in driver's view .
Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Wiperblades slightly deteriorated .
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside front tyre slightly wearing on inner edge
offside front tyre slightly wearing on inner edge
sticker on windscreen out side zone A but is not in drivers view
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Towbar assembly inappropriately repaired (6.6.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside front tyre slightly wearing on inner edge
offside front tyre slightly wearing on inner edge
sticker on windscreen out side zone A but is not in drivers view
o/s/f hub has slight wear in bearing/drive sleeve
o/s/f/ tyre has slight split on inner sidewall
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
o/s/f/ tyre has slight split on inner sidewall
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AP53 FON is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 FON, 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 FON is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 December 2003.
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