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AP53 HPO

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

176,399 mi
Last recorded176,399 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 HPO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2015 176,399 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear pipes over fuel tank as not visible (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cutting out inside edge and on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cutting out on inside edge rest off tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

advise dash pod seems to have internal fault flashing backing lights

Fail 16 Dec 2015 176,380 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cutting out inside edge and on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cutting out on inside edge rest off tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 168,534 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 154,837 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 144,306 miles

advise o/s/f inner drive shaft carrier bearing nosie

Fail 8 Oct 2012 144,306 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

advise o/s/f inner drive shaft carrier bearing nosie

Pass 8 Oct 2011 131,071 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 121,770 miles

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

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

both front tyres are legal but wearing on inside edge

both rear backing covers are very rusty on rear brakes

both rear tyres are legal but wearing on inside edge

Pass 3 Dec 2010 121,770 miles

both front tyres are legal but wearing on inside edge

both rear backing covers are very rusty on rear brakes

both rear tyres are legal but wearing on inside edge

Pass 25 Nov 2009 110,600 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 97,949 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 89,125 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 81,374 miles

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

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

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 HPO is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HPO, 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 HPO registered?

AP53 HPO is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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The MOT history for AP53 HPO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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