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AM03 YPT

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

64,297 mi
Last recorded64,297 miles
Recorded on10 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2014 64,297 miles

aux drive belt noisey

damage on offside sill at rear

exhaust leaking at centre joint

front and rear coil springs corroded

some corrosion on both rear brake pipes

some corrosion on offside front brake pipe

Fail 10 May 2014 64,297 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

aux drive belt noisey

damage on offside sill at rear

exhaust leaking at centre joint

front and rear coil springs corroded

some corrosion on both rear brake pipes

some corrosion on offside front brake pipe

Pass 19 Dec 2012 59,354 miles

both front brake pipes corroded/corroding

both rear brake pipes corroded/corroding

corrosion on front to rear brake pipe

corrosion on fuel filler pipes

corrosion on shock absorbers and coil springs

engine management light on

Pass 22 Dec 2011 56,412 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2011 56,412 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 20 Dec 2010 52,375 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2010 52,375 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 45,977 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2008 40,572 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 40,572 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 34,447 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2007 34,447 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 29,003 miles

pas pump damp

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 YPT is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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The MOT history for AM03 YPT shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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