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AO03 EHM

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

75,167 mi
Last recorded75,167 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 EHM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 75,167 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 71,106 miles

Both front tyres bald on edges. Rear tyres perished and cracked

Fail 10 Aug 2019 71,106 miles

Both front tyres bald on edges. Rear tyres perished and cracked

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 66,560 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 31 Jul 2018 66,556 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 31 Aug 2017 59,293 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 56,394 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 52,512 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 52,512 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 49,046 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 44,855 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2013 44,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 36,832 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre wear inside edge

n/s/r tyre wall cracked and perrished advise replacement

o/s/r tyre wall cracked and perrished advise replacement

Pass 14 Mar 2011 33,178 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 29,234 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 9 Mar 2009 25,320 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 20,938 miles

offside front tyre wear on inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2007 18,010 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 13,337 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 EHM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AO03 EHM, 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 EHM is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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