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AY03 XVM

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

86,783 mi
Last recorded86,783 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 XVM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 86,783 miles

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

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

both h/light lenes deteriorating

engine upper and lower covers fited at time of test

Pass 7 Feb 2015 81,949 miles

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

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

poor beam pattern n/s h/light

poor beam pattern o/s h light

Pass 15 Feb 2014 78,104 miles

poor pattern both head lights

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 73,005 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 67,014 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 61,826 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 53,284 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 50,640 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 47,220 miles

Nearside Front 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)

rear wiper torn

Fail 14 Feb 2008 47,220 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear wiper torn

Pass 23 Feb 2007 41,355 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 34,610 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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AY03 XVM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 XVM, 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 XVM registered?

AY03 XVM is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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The MOT history for AY03 XVM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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