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AE03 EFK

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

154,143 mi
Last recorded154,143 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2021 154,143 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 146,802 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 139,809 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

engine light on

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 139,809 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link rod (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

engine light on

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 131,996 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Jul 2016 131,925 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak ()

engine warning light remains on

Pass 15 Aug 2015 123,679 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

engine warning light remains on

Fail 10 Aug 2015 123,564 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

engine warning light remains on

Pass 11 Aug 2014 116,354 miles

engine warning light remains on

Fail 8 Aug 2014 116,292 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

engine warning light remains on

Pass 5 Aug 2013 106,779 miles

Oil leak

engine warning light remains on

Pass 8 Aug 2012 97,337 miles

Oil leak

engine warning light remains on

Pass 22 Jul 2011 87,912 miles

engine warning light remains on

Fail 22 Jul 2011 87,908 miles

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

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

engine warning light remains on

Pass 9 Aug 2010 80,023 miles

Engine warning lamp remains on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front 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 Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside door mirror damaged

Pass 29 Jul 2009 70,388 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 18 Jul 2009 69,948 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Coolant leak

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

Fail 3 Nov 2008 63,147 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 63,147 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 49,599 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 49,596 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 30 Jul 2007 47,227 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

engine warning light remains on.

Pass 3 May 2006 35,494 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 35,429 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

non obligatory mirror damaged

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 EFK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green 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 EFK, 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 EFK is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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