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AE03 EGC

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

131,001 mi
Last recorded131,001 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 131,001 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 131,001 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 123,450 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 123,450 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 115,386 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 115,386 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 109,016 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 106,227 miles

rear exhaust system/pipe missing

slight corrosion rear suspension parts

Fail 12 Jul 2018 106,227 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

rear exhaust system/pipe missing

slight corrosion rear suspension parts

Pass 29 Jul 2017 100,030 miles

Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

under seal applied

Pass 19 Sep 2016 95,013 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

tail door wiper blade rubber deteriorated

Fail 9 Sep 2016 95,009 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe (7.1.2)

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

engine oil level low

rear exhaust silenser box hot air shield top cover insecure

tail door wiper blade rubber deteriorated

Pass 14 Sep 2015 90,675 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust front pipe to engine // manifold (7.1.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion rear side outer body sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 87,341 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 87,341 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine oil level low

tail dorr wiper blade rubber deteriorated

Pass 20 Aug 2013 85,463 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 85,463 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 79,122 miles

both front wheel tyre treads worn on inner side edge

Fail 13 Aug 2012 79,122 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

both front wheel tyre treads worn on inner side edge

Pass 21 Jul 2011 72,450 miles

engine oil level low

oil leak off side front drive shaft gear box oil seal

slight damage to near side door mirror glass

Fail 21 Jul 2011 72,450 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

engine oil level low

oil leak off side front drive shaft gear box oil seal

slight damage to near side door mirror glass

Pass 28 Jul 2010 64,942 miles

o/s diff seal leaking

Fail 28 Jul 2010 64,926 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

o/s diff seal leaking

Pass 24 Jul 2009 53,154 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 53,154 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 May 2009 53,131 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 48,241 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 41,509 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

rear tyres worn low

Pass 7 Apr 2006 34,248 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 EGC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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

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