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AE03 EEN

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,994 mi
Last recorded100,994 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 EEN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 100,994 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 91,248 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2015 91,219 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 84,207 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 73,478 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 63,557 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 55,563 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 55,463 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 48,520 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Dec 2007 41,156 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2007 41,156 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 39,140 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 39,140 miles

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

1.slight handbrake travell.

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

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

Pass 8 May 2006 30,255 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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AE03 EEN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AE03 EEN, 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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AE03 EEN is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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