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AP53 HRZ

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

133,331 mi
Last recorded133,331 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 HRZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 133,331 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket rusted away

Fail 10 Sep 2018 133,202 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

rear exhaust bracket rusted away

Pass 11 Sep 2017 115,123 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

engine mangament light on

Pass 8 Nov 2016 111,573 miles

chip in windscreen offside bottom,outside swept area.

Pass 29 Oct 2015 104,654 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 94,447 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 84,467 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 84,469 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 75,175 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 66,011 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 57,582 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 49,103 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 39,919 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Oct 2007 29,394 miles

all tyres perished// front tyres close to limit

Pass 27 Oct 2006 24,240 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 HRZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 HRZ, 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 HRZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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