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AP53 LKY

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

73,467 mi
Last recorded73,467 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 LKY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 73,467 miles

fuel tank strap badly corroded

suspension components badly corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2024 71,814 miles

fuel tank straps badly corroded

most suspension components badly corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2023 70,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank straps badly corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2022 69,212 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 67,686 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 66,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 65,115 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 64,004 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 62,430 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 59,099 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 55,978 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2014 53,056 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 53,056 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 50,030 miles

Both front tyres & n/s/r tyre worn low

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2013 50,030 miles

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

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

Both front tyres & n/s/r tyre worn low

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 46,357 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 42,676 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Dec 2011 42,671 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Dec 2010 38,572 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 34,168 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 28,937 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 22,577 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 17,875 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 LKY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 LKY, 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 LKY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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