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AE03 EDV

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

112,873 mi
Last recorded112,873 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2019 112,873 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

no rbt test vec unsafe

Pass 12 May 2018 107,987 miles

General corrosion to under side

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 May 2018 107,987 miles

General corrosion to under side

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 104,757 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 99,118 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 99,118 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2015 93,940 miles

Rear bumper accident damage

Fail 8 May 2015 93,927 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear bumper accident damage

Pass 12 May 2014 86,780 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 May 2014 86,780 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 76,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

drivers mirror damaged

petrol filler pipes corroded

rear anti roll bar clamps corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2013 76,209 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

drivers mirror damaged

petrol filler pipes corroded

rear anti roll bar clamps corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 2 May 2012 71,274 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 71,274 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 May 2011 63,735 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 63,735 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 55,349 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 46,544 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 36,952 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 25,967 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2007 25,967 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 19,072 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 EDV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 AE03 EDV, 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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AE03 EDV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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