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AM03 YJE

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,053 mi
Last recorded118,053 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM03 YJE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 118,053 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt no visible damage ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine is smothered, looks like it has been leaking for some time however no drips or runs present (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread yellow reflective has a split (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 118,010 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp extinguishes when foot brake is applied (bulb likely to be incorrectly fitted) (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Front tyre size: 195/60/15 ... Rear tyre size: 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Front tyre size: 195/60/15 ... Rear tyre size: 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt no visible damage ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine is smothered, looks like it has been leaking for some time however no drips or runs present (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread yellow reflective has a split (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 112,503 miles

battery loose but secure

brake disc worn

brake pipes have slight corrosion

coolant level low

front tyres worn on inner edge

o/s head light loose but secure

oil leak

rear pads low

Fail 1 Aug 2018 112,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

battery loose but secure

brake disc worn

brake pipes have slight corrosion

coolant level low

front tyres worn on inner edge

o/s head light loose but secure

oil leak

rear pads low

Pass 21 Jul 2017 106,266 miles

minor oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2016 97,947 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2016 97,947 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 88,527 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 80,799 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 62,581 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 54,747 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 46,163 miles

child seat fitted n/s/r, belt not tested

Pass 23 Jul 2010 40,878 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 35,719 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 35,719 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 23 Jul 2008 28,584 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 28,584 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 21,346 miles

all brake pads getting low

Fail 26 Jul 2007 21,346 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brake pads getting low

Pass 27 Jul 2006 15,273 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 YJE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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