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AY03 XCM

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

126,917 mi
Last recorded126,917 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 XCM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 126,917 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2019 126,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 123,023 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 120,601 miles

Ery rusrty under neath

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded F/R (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Sill corroded and weak

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded F/R (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Sill corroded and weak

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2015 117,008 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Head lamp washer jet sticks

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear discs corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 113,499 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r tyre and n/s/r bald inner edge

rear wiper blade split

sump rusty

Pass 16 Oct 2013 109,049 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front part of exhaust rusty

noise from cam belt area

sump rusty

Pass 28 Sep 2012 105,211 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear discs rusty

rear pads low

Pass 14 Oct 2011 99,628 miles

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

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

clutch pipe rusty

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracked and perished

Pass 28 Oct 2010 94,073 miles

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

front and rear pads getting low

slight play in o/s rack

Pass 16 Oct 2009 89,702 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear heat shield loose

slight front exhaust rattle ( cat )

Pass 20 Oct 2008 79,459 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 77,739 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 68,955 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 53,600 miles

REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

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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AY03 XCM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 AY03 XCM, 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 AY03 XCM registered?

AY03 XCM is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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