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AP03 YRM

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,516 mi
Last recorded82,516 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 YRM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 82,516 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 82,513 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 75,386 miles

oil leak sump

Pass 20 Feb 2015 68,611 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 66,176 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 62,410 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 56,813 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 52,054 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perrishing and small splits

o/s mirror delaminating

Fail 15 Feb 2010 45,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

rear reg plate starting to deteriat

Pass 15 Feb 2010 45,085 miles

rear reg plate starting to deteriat

Pass 23 Feb 2009 38,298 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Feb 2008 31,840 miles

rear number plate deterioated

Fail 16 Feb 2008 31,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear number plate deterioated

Pass 22 Feb 2007 23,994 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 18,921 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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AP03 YRM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AP03 YRM, 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 AP03 YRM registered?

AP03 YRM is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is AP03 YRM safe to buy?

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