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AP53 KMU

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,018 mi
Last recorded17,018 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 KMU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 21 Nov 2011 17,018 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 15,962 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 14,923 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 14,060 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 11,392 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 9,434 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 KMU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP53 KMU registered?

AP53 KMU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 December 2003.

Is AP53 KMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP53 KMU shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AP53 KMU have outstanding finance?

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