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AE03 EFD

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

103,218 mi
Last recorded103,218 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 103,218 miles

both front brake pipes corroding

Pass 9 Mar 2017 98,933 miles

air bag light not on dash

Pass 14 Apr 2016 95,589 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 89,517 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 89,517 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 83,463 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 83,463 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 78,468 miles

small crack at top of windscreen

Pass 8 Mar 2012 70,859 miles

front reg plate cracked

Pass 7 Mar 2011 64,817 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 56,653 miles

front no. plate starting to crack

Pass 10 Mar 2009 48,037 miles

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

light scratches on front no. plate

Pass 5 Mar 2008 39,221 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 30,296 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 17,750 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 EFD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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

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The MOT history for AE03 EFD shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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