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AE03 EFC

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,273 mi
Last recorded78,273 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 EFC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 78,273 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 72,695 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 67,325 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Feb 2014 62,501 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 56,482 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 56,481 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 50,076 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 50,076 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 44,520 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 39,577 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 39,577 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 33,338 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 28,465 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 28,465 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 24,855 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 21,341 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 EFC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EFC, 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 AE03 EFC registered?

AE03 EFC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 March 2003.

Is AE03 EFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 EFC shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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