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AO03 EHK

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

119,278 mi
Last recorded119,278 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 EHK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 119,278 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front wing lower rear corner corroded

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

ehhaust heat shield insecure

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 20 Feb 2018 119,276 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front wing lower rear corner corroded

ehhaust heat shield insecure

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 23 Feb 2017 112,488 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded to nearside front flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded to nearside rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2017 112,482 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded to offside rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded to nearside front flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded to nearside rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 106,502 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s parking brake down on effort

parking brake efficiency only just met 18%

Pass 12 Dec 2014 101,244 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 8 Dec 2014 101,202 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s/r tyre low on air

Pass 9 Dec 2013 95,669 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2013 95,200 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 84,138 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 72,931 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 58,668 miles

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

advise rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2010 58,643 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

advise rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2009 46,135 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 21 Nov 2009 46,135 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 15 Dec 2008 34,297 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 34,225 miles

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)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 23,100 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 12,810 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 4,859 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 EHK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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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AO03 EHK is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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