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AM03 XXV

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

80,123 mi
Last recorded80,123 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM03 XXV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 80,123 miles

play in steering rack ends

corrosion to underside of vehicle

exhaust system corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2024 78,111 miles

exhaust corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

play in steering rack ends

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2023 75,633 miles

brake pipes corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2022 73,305 miles

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2021 71,157 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

brake pipes slightly corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2020 69,372 miles

brake pipes corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2019 66,190 miles

BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

BRAKE PIPE FROM NEARSIDE REAR JOIN PIPE TO REAR FLEX CORRODED

BRAKE PIPE FROM OFFSIDE REAR JOIN PIPE TO REAR FLEX CORRODED

BRAKE PIPE TO NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE FLEX CORRODED

BRAKE PIPE TO OFFSIDE FRONT FLEX CORRODED

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT TRACK ROD END

Pass 27 Jun 2018 62,559 miles

slight exhaust blow centre joint

Pass 15 Jun 2017 58,141 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE AND WORN ON OUTER EDGE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON EDGES OF TYRE

Pass 30 Jun 2016 53,985 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE AND SLIGHTLY WORN UNEVEN

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

Pass 3 Jun 2015 50,952 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/rear tyre slight cut

Pass 16 Jun 2014 50,320 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 May 2013 49,616 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 22 May 2013 49,616 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 47,922 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 45,944 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perishing between tread

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 44,307 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 41,838 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 40,098 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 35,506 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 25,341 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 25,341 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 XXV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AM03 XXV, 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 XXV registered?

AM03 XXV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is AM03 XXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM03 XXV shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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