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AM03 YNF

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

49,198 mi
Last recorded49,198 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM03 YNF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 49,198 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear tyres at rear n/s shoulder wear o/s perished in tred

Fail 27 Apr 2017 49,198 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear tyres at rear n/s shoulder wear o/s perished in tred

Pass 25 May 2016 44,065 miles

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded lower springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 May 2015 39,227 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 33,527 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 27,335 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 28 May 2013 27,335 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 22,400 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

Fail 29 May 2012 22,400 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

frot exhaust excessively deteriorated

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

Pass 31 May 2011 16,690 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 15,475 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 10,294 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 3,290 miles

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

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

note tyres getting down to limmit

Pass 14 Jan 2008 23,127 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 18,064 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 12,940 miles

Rear number plate startting to fade.

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 YNF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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