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AE03 EFH

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,693 mi
Last recorded103,693 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2018 103,693 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch areas. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre perished 195/60/15.

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch areas. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front mirror slightly insecure.

both rear tyres perished 195/60/15.

front and rear arch liners fitted.

front and rear coil springs corroded.

front wipers leaving slight lines on screen.

oil leak.

underbody corrosion.

Pass 2 Nov 2017 97,768 miles

Engine management light illuminated

No reverse light

Fail 1 Nov 2017 97,748 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine management light illuminated

No reverse light

Pass 31 Oct 2016 90,934 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 90,934 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 84,209 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 84,209 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 79,426 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 69,032 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre has deterioration/cracking

Fail 20 Feb 2013 69,032 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre has deterioration/cracking

Pass 9 Mar 2012 55,444 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 45,830 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 43,250 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 37,736 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 33,611 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 30,089 miles

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

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

advise offside and nearside rear tyres are wearing unevenly on inner edges

Pass 4 Mar 2006 24,604 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 EFH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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