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AE03 EHX

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

90,851 mi
Last recorded90,851 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 90,851 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust blowing

noise from engine

Pass 25 Jul 2017 88,366 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 84,817 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 80,637 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 76,826 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 71,452 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 71,403 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 May 2012 68,820 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)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 64,142 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 57,892 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 52,518 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 47,387 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 40,134 miles

Exhaust system corroded †Off side rear wheel cyclinder damp †Rear tyre wearing unevenly

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 40,134 miles

Exhaust system corroded †Off side rear wheel cyclinder damp †Rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 1 Apr 2006 32,281 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 EHX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver 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 EHX, 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 EHX registered?

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

Is AE03 EHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 EHX 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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