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AM03 YGZ

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,077 mi
Last recorded92,077 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM03 YGZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2015 92,077 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

coil spring corroded Nearside and offside front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Dec 2015 92,077 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

coil spring corroded Nearside and offside front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 82,845 miles

Nearside rear tyre bolt on inner edge.

Offside rear tyre bolt on edge.

Underside recently undersealed.

Fail 9 Jul 2014 80,837 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2013 78,528 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak on engin

Pass 10 Jul 2013 78,528 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak on engin

Pass 28 Jun 2012 73,934 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2012 73,934 miles

Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 67,312 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 60,867 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 52,915 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 42,222 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 33,267 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 33,267 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 23,587 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 YGZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YGZ, 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 YGZ registered?

AM03 YGZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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