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AP53 KKX

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

93,316 mi
Last recorded93,316 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 KKX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 93,316 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer wing corroded

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general corrosion to rear of vehicle

Pass 15 Mar 2022 91,662 miles

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general corrosion front and rear subframes

Pass 24 Mar 2021 89,607 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion underneath

Fail 24 Mar 2021 89,607 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion underneath

Pass 16 Mar 2020 88,497 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 87,179 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 87,179 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 85,809 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 84,581 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 82,370 miles

slight weep n/s inner c/v gaitor

Fail 2 Mar 2016 82,313 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe (2.4.A.3)

front tyre wearing un-evenly

no reverce lights

sills corroding

Pass 12 Mar 2015 79,481 miles

front pad wear

slight leak from i/n inner cv boot

Pass 11 Mar 2014 76,034 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2014 76,034 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 72,442 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 72,442 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 69,504 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 65,482 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)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 59,122 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 50,318 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 45,251 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear link arms bushes split

Fail 29 Nov 2007 45,251 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear link arms bushes split

Pass 13 Dec 2006 36,551 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 KKX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 KKX, 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 KKX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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