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AE03 EEM

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,868 mi
Last recorded126,868 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 EEM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2017 126,868 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front mountings corroded (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jan 2016 113,689 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2015 101,857 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Jan 2014 89,780 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 82,487 miles

rear tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 20 Apr 2012 82,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front tyre bould inner edge

offside front tyre low inner edge becoming bould

rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 15 Apr 2011 72,562 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all wipers poor

boot lock surround missing

both rear lower tca bushes worn

both rear tyres out of shape

handbrake travel high

various damage around vehicle inc nsr door dented

Pass 27 Oct 2009 60,060 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs lipped (pads ok)

rear tyres perished and cracked and out of shape slightly

Pass 23 Oct 2008 52,091 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 44,203 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 38,655 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 32,277 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 EEM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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