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AE03 EES

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

126,364 mi
Last recorded126,364 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2020 126,364 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 126,364 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 125,022 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

no reverse lights

Fail 24 Jan 2019 125,008 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexible front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexible front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive filter corroded? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield rear insecure

no reverse lights

Pass 1 Feb 2018 122,781 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 122,781 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 111,118 miles

engine management light on

Fail 20 Jan 2017 111,116 miles

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

engine management light on

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 97,452 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Fail 18 Jan 2016 97,452 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Pass 20 Jan 2015 86,441 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2015 86,417 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 72,512 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 72,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 66,101 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 66,101 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 60,653 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 60,653 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 55,026 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 50,243 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 44,425 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2009 44,425 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 38,382 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 31,498 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 EES is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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