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AO03 EHF

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

91,278 mi
Last recorded91,278 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 EHF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 91,278 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 91,278 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 87,861 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

age cracks on both rear tyres inner wall

nearside door mirror secured with tape

Pass 3 Jul 2015 84,771 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2015 84,771 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2014 81,212 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

cracks on inner wall on both nearside front and offside rear tyres

Pass 30 Jun 2014 81,212 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

cracks on inner wall on both nearside front and offside rear tyres

Pass 3 Jun 2013 78,314 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 78,314 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2012 75,560 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 75,560 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 31 May 2011 73,135 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 31 May 2011 73,135 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2010 68,046 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)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2010 68,046 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 6 May 2009 58,633 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 58,663 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 49,618 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2007 42,801 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2007 42,801 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 12 Mar 2006 33,280 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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AO03 EHF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AO03 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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AO03 EHF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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