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AE03 EHY

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,892 mi
Last recorded127,892 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 127,892 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 123,746 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 120,165 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 120,165 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 118,079 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 115,987 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 115,987 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 113,180 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 113,180 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 110,939 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 108,650 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 106,237 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 101,801 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 82,218 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear 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 8 Mar 2006 56,247 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 56,247 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 EHY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EHY, 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 EHY registered?

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

Is AE03 EHY safe to buy?

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