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AM03 AOT

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

168,656 mi
Last recorded168,656 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM03 AOT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 168,656 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 168,656 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Jun 2015 158,543 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 158,543 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 2 Jul 2014 140,149 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 140,149 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 140,145 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 140,135 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 127,200 miles

COOLANT - VERY LOW LEVEL.

COOLANT SEEPAGE - LOWER HOSSE TERMINALS

Fail 9 Jul 2013 127,200 miles

COOLANT - VERY LOW LEVEL.

COOLANT SEEPAGE - LOWER HOSSE TERMINALS

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 116,137 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 100,429 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 100,429 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 87,044 miles

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

front discs worn

Pass 27 Jun 2009 71,532 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 57,093 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 57,093 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 29,698 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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AM03 AOT is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AM03 AOT, 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 AM03 AOT registered?

AM03 AOT is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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