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AM03 YPX

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

106,964 mi
Last recorded106,964 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM03 YPX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 106,964 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 106,963 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear sills (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 101,669 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 96,158 miles

oil leak gear box

Fail 28 Aug 2014 95,991 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak gear box

Pass 21 Aug 2013 89,590 miles

Oil leak

clutch rubber missing

slight movement drivers mirror

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2013 89,352 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

slight movement drivers mirror

Oil leak

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

clutch rubber missing

Pass 19 Jul 2012 82,296 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

air bag light on

Fail 17 Jul 2012 82,282 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

air bag light on

n/s mirror missing

Fail 5 Aug 2011 76,320 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front wipers worn

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 76,320 miles

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

both front wipers worn

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 65,509 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 56,267 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 43,058 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 2 Aug 2008 43,019 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 38,010 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 32,304 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 YPX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YPX, 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 YPX registered?

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

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