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AP53 KCE

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,886 mi
Last recorded165,886 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 KCE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 165,886 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake binding

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

Fail 26 Apr 2018 165,885 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake binding

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 164,511 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 158,859 miles

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

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

Offside Rear bumper damage but no sharp edges

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

wiper arms catching in rest position

Pass 12 Mar 2015 152,308 miles

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

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

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

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

center exhaust box is corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2014 150,621 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 150,621 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2012 130,889 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

auto transmisson light on

engine management light on

front exhaust pipe hangers broken

rear heat sheild loose

Pass 30 Nov 2011 105,772 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 105,772 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 94,473 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 82,840 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 70,611 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 60,435 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 47,784 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 KCE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KCE, 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 KCE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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