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AP53 KMV

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

102,176 mi
Last recorded102,176 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 102,176 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 102,157 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 98,915 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 87,735 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 77,088 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 75,394 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 71,745 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 66,530 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2013 66,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 60,650 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 53,832 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 45,512 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 39,814 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 39,814 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 30,424 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 22,056 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)

Fail 29 Nov 2006 22,056 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 KMV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KMV, 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 KMV registered?

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

Is AP53 KMV safe to buy?

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