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AE03 EHP

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 156cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2021
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

91,419 mi
Last recorded91,419 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 EHP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine156cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 91,419 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 86,944 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 82,488 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 78,230 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 73,837 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 6 Jul 2015 70,326 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 65,789 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 65,786 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 61,182 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 56,626 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 52,377 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 48,183 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 43,961 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 37,584 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 31,647 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 27,620 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 26,208 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)

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 EHP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 156cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 EHP, 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 EHP registered?

AE03 EHP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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