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AE03 EHK

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,600 mi
Last recorded73,600 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 73,600 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 56,600 miles

vehicle underbody and some mechanical components are greased for corrosion protection

Pass 8 Sep 2016 48,217 miles

Nearside mid outer sill corroded

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both rear closing panels corroded

slight exhaust leak from centre joint

Pass 19 Sep 2015 43,600 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 43,591 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint after cat (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 38,803 miles

both front brake pipes corroded.

front brake discs corroded and pitted.

n/s rear brake pipe corroded.

Pass 5 Sep 2013 33,842 miles

1 of rear exhaust brackets corroded and broken loose.

both number plates fading.

play in o/s front track rod end.

reverse light inop.

Pass 14 Sep 2012 29,064 miles

1 of rear exhaust brackets corroded and broken.

engine breather split inside inlet manifold.

Fail 14 Sep 2012 29,064 miles

1 of rear exhaust brackets corroded and broken.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine breather split inside inlet manifold.

Fail 10 Sep 2011 134,010 miles

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

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

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

n/s front link rod play.

Pass 9 Sep 2011 24,083 miles

damp o/s front shocker.

o/s rear wheel appears out of shape.

Fail 9 Sep 2011 24,083 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

damp o/s front shocker.

o/s rear wheel appears out of shape.

Pass 29 Sep 2010 19,276 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 14,042 miles

o/s rear wheel apears out of shape.

reverse lights inop.

Pass 3 Oct 2008 9,125 miles

engine oil on min level.

o/s rear wheel appears buckled.

reverse lamp inop.

Pass 1 Oct 2007 4,002 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 34,613 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2006 34,613 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Mar 2006 32,101 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

wipers not parking

Pass 9 Mar 2006 32,101 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

wipers not parking

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 EHK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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