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AM03 YRF

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

96,621 mi
Last recorded96,621 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM03 YRF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 96,621 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread splitting

Nearside Rear tyre valve deteriorated

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 20 Oct 2016 96,615 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread splitting

Nearside Rear tyre valve deteriorated

both front brake discs deteriorated

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 21 Oct 2015 90,875 miles

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

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

offside front tyre deteriorated

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 20 Oct 2015 90,870 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

engine missfire

offside front tyre deteriorated

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

oil cap missing

oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2014 77,489 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 77,489 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 69,235 miles

o/s mirror cover missing

Fail 22 Oct 2013 69,235 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s mirror cover missing

Pass 28 Sep 2012 56,307 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 56,307 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 55,276 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 55,276 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 54,400 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 53,597 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 53,585 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 52,831 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 50,645 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 43,097 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 31,903 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 YRF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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