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AE03 EGK

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,077 mi
Last recorded72,077 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 72,077 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 68,273 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 68,271 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 66,616 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 65,499 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 65,497 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 64,610 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 63,006 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 61,671 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 60,269 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 60,267 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 58,654 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 57,164 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2016 55,444 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 53,735 miles

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)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 47,651 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 44,578 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 42,490 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 39,767 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 37,462 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 34,438 miles

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

Front brake discs, runout.

Wipers starting to smear.

Pass 11 Mar 2008 30,816 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 27,876 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 22,401 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 EGK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EGK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE03 EGK registered?

AE03 EGK is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 March 2003.

Is AE03 EGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 EGK shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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