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AU03 YRM

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,907 mi
Last recorded30,907 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 YRM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2014 30,907 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Nov 2014 30,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 27,527 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 25,032 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 18,681 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 11,087 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 11,087 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 9,391 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 6,505 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 3,033 miles

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

crack in screen n/s below wiper arm

Pass 13 Apr 2007 30,216 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2006 26,605 miles

crack in screen n/s bottom

n/s/f tyre under 3mm

o/s/f tyre on 3mm

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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AU03 YRM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AU03 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.

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What year was AU03 YRM registered?

AU03 YRM is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 March 2003.

Is AU03 YRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU03 YRM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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