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AM03 YJR

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,648 mi
Last recorded104,648 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM03 YJR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 104,648 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 97,619 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Sill slight corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 97,603 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Sill slight corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 89,333 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 78,740 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 78,740 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 72,606 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

wipers don't auto park

Pass 9 Sep 2015 67,675 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 67,668 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 63,975 miles

Engine management lamp permanently illuminated

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 63,975 miles

Engine management lamp permanently illuminated

Fail 4 Jun 2013 44,586 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

underside of vehicle freshly undersealed

Pass 4 Jun 2013 44,586 miles

underside of vehicle freshly undersealed

Pass 10 Dec 2012 44,216 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 42,386 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 39,442 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 35,933 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 29,121 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 24,736 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 18,888 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 YJR is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YJR, 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 YJR registered?

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

Is AM03 YJR safe to buy?

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