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AE03 EFS

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,752 mi
Last recorded107,752 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 107,752 miles

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

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)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 101,861 miles

engine management light on

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Jun 2015 96,474 miles

Exhaust flexi corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2014 90,728 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

Front exhaust joint weak & both mounting brackets broken

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S mirror cover loose

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2014 90,540 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust heat shield loose

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

Front exhaust joint weak & both mounting brackets broken

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S mirror cover loose

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 83,085 miles

Both rear tyres @ 3mm tread

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

Front brake discs lipped

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 73,409 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Front brake discs lipped

Front exhaust section leaking & brackets corroded

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 65,332 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 65,332 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2010 53,619 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 53,619 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 45,816 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 45,816 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 37,196 miles

n/s/r tyre worn

Pass 27 Apr 2007 30,649 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 28,560 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 EFS is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EFS, 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 EFS is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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