MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,751 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust mounting defective several but still secure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
both rear inner wheel arches / shock mounts corroded
fuel filer pipes corroding
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective several but still secure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
both rear inner wheel arches / shock mounts corroded
fuel filer pipes corroding
fuel filler pipes corroded
general underbody corrosion
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective centre box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
both outer sills corroding
drivers door handle poor in operation
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
both outer sills corroding
drivers outer door handle slightly poor in operation
general underbody corrosion
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
both outer sills corroding
drivers outer door handle slightly poor in operation
general underbody corrosion
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak breather hose connected to manifold (8.2.1.1 (b))
both outer sills corroding
both rear inner wheel arches corroding advise inspection
drivers outer door handle poor in operation
exhaust system poor
front brake discs in poor condition
front brake pads getting low
general underbody corrosion
exhaust flexi pipe in poor condition
fuel filler pipes corroded
n/s/f metal brake pipe corroding
rear inner sills corroding
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch area holed & corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch area holed & corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
exhaust flexi pipe in poor condition
fuel filler pipes corroded
n/s/f metal brake pipe corroding
rear inner sills corroding
general underbody corrosion
oil leaks
rear inner wheel arches corroded advise early repair
slight leak from flexi exhaust
offside front outer metal brake pipe rusty
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sills (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sills (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
o/s front wheel bearing not tested
surface corrosion on o/s front metal brake pipe
front tyres wearing on inner edges
front tyres wearing on inner edges
rear wiper blade split
surface corrosion on n/s rear metal brake pipe
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
front brake discs very badly corroded on inner faces
n/s front brake caliper rubbers split
surface corrosion on n/s rear metal brake pipe
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake discs corroded & appear worn, strongly advise inspection
front tyres worn inner edges strongly advise wheel alignment
n/s front & o/s rear tyres 2-3mm tread depth nearing limit
surface corrosion on front brake discs
front brake discs starting to corrode
o/s/r tyre signs of age
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front tyres close to legal limit, wearing inner edges, advise 4 wheel alignment
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AE03 EFN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 EFN, 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 EFN is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 March 2003.
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