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AD03 VYM

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

79,055 mi
Last recorded79,055 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 VYM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 79,055 miles
Fail 28 May 2026 79,055 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 78,871 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 78,871 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 78,323 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 77,456 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 77,456 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 76,968 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 76,190 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 76,189 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 74,408 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 74,408 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 72,868 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 70,936 miles

brake pipes rear to front greased up when presented for test

Pass 11 Jun 2015 67,628 miles

advise both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 23 Jun 2014 64,847 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2014 64,830 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Jun 2013 61,121 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 56,770 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 56,770 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 51,874 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 47,805 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 43,692 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 39,894 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 30,117 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 22,095 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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AD03 VYM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 AD03 VYM, 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 AD03 VYM registered?

AD03 VYM is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is AD03 VYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 VYM shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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