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AE03 EJC

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,858 mi
Last recorded155,858 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2021 155,858 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed * (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases * (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective * (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded * (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer sill covered in sealant

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective * (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2021 155,858 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed * (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases * (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective * (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded * (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer sill covered in sealant

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective * (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 146,321 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 146,321 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2020 144,019 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 133,952 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 133,952 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 119,933 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 119,933 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 106,651 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 106,651 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 97,956 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 97,956 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 91,756 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 85,866 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 73,636 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 63,763 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

nearside rear tyre worn below 1.6mm tread depth on outer edge

Pass 4 May 2011 55,523 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2011 55,523 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 53,343 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 50,365 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 46,637 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 43,520 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 37,962 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 EJC 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 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 EJC, 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 EJC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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