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AP53 NAA

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

102,502 mi
Last recorded102,502 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 NAA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 102,502 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front road wheel is slightly distorted

Nearside rear tyre is deteroirated

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre is deteroirated

Under side of vehicle is slightly corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2018 102,456 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front road wheel is slightly distorted

Nearside rear tyre is deteroirated

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre is deteroirated

Under side of vehicle is slightly corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2017 92,476 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 92,459 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 82,593 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 78,006 miles

front brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2014 76,378 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 76,378 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 73,445 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 70,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust manifold cat bracket slightly corroded

o/s/r tyre stepped inner part of tread

rear bump stops perished

Pass 20 Sep 2011 62,335 miles

all springs have corrosion

front exhaust box bracket corrored

play in o/s/f track rod end

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2010 52,997 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 52,997 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 49,255 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 47,933 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 39,388 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 27,917 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2006 27,917 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 NAA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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