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AP53 LKA

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

77,599 mi
Last recorded77,599 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 LKA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 77,599 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 70,951 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 63,056 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 53,359 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front wing mirror glass cracked

Pass 3 Dec 2016 48,452 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 44,105 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 34,823 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 25,535 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 15,696 miles

n/s/r outer sill slightly corroded.

Pass 18 Nov 2011 7,034 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 67,683 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 57,359 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 46,367 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 46,367 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 36,818 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s drive sharft bearing worn

Pass 5 Dec 2006 26,905 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 LKA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 LKA, 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 LKA registered?

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

Is AP53 LKA safe to buy?

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