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AM03 YRA

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,109 mi
Last recorded117,109 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2014 117,109 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 117,022 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 108,674 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2013 108,674 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 97,423 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 88,556 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 78,945 miles

Offside rear brake drum back plate is secured ,but there is a slight noise when wheel is rotated.

Pass 17 Feb 2009 69,801 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 57,625 miles

front brake discs are slightly lipped

Pass 19 Feb 2007 33,279 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 YRA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YRA, 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 YRA registered?

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

Is AM03 YRA safe to buy?

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