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AE03 EHF

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

118,744 mi
Last recorded118,744 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 EHF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2017 118,744 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front exhaust slightly blowing

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2017 114,894 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 102,936 miles

Engine Management light Iluminated

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

Fail 30 Dec 2015 102,934 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Engine Management light Iluminated

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 85,373 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 73,252 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Fail 10 Dec 2013 73,252 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside 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)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 69,414 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 61,765 miles

n/s/f wheelbearing slight play

Pass 15 Mar 2011 50,794 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

offside rear tyre cracking in sidewall and tread

Fail 15 Mar 2011 50,794 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre cracking in sidewall and tread

Fail 12 Mar 2010 38,310 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 38,310 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 37,172 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 37,172 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 36,320 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 35,247 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 34,206 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 EHF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EHF, 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 EHF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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