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AM03 YPW

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

164,390 mi
Last recorded164,390 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2014 164,390 miles

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

o/s/front tyre cracking on inside sidewall

o/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall

Fail 27 Feb 2014 164,390 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/front tyre cracking on inside sidewall

o/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 20 Dec 2012 156,779 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Clutch master cylinder slightly leaking inside car

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

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on sidewall

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 16 Nov 2011 148,338 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Clutch pedal slave cylinder slightly leaking

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

Offside front tyre has slight bulge in inner sidewall

Rear wiper blade split

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 4 Nov 2010 61,456 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 61,456 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2009 56,666 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 50,582 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 50,582 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 43,756 miles

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

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

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 YPW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 YPW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AM03 YPW registered?

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

Is AM03 YPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM03 YPW shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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