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AE03 EFU

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

167,023 mi
Last recorded167,023 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 EFU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 167,023 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 167,022 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 160,882 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 160,864 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 151,161 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 142,883 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 137,396 miles

Centre exhaust clamp heavily corroded

Engine management light on

Front exhaust bracket heavily corroded

Rear exhaust silencer rubber mounts deteriorated

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 128,841 miles

Engine oil and coolant level low

Front brake discs slightly worn

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

Slight oil leak from gearbox area

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 119,858 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 113,640 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 113,640 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

tyre profile size not the same front to rear

Pass 1 Mar 2010 100,043 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 85,523 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 72,093 miles

off side rear wheel bearing has slight noise when rotated

Pass 7 Mar 2007 58,044 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 42,539 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 EFU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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