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AE03 EJK

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

174,227 mi
Last recorded174,227 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2015 174,227 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 174,227 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 168,684 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 168,684 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 161,446 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 161,445 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 152,589 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Jan 2011 146,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 146,651 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 137,419 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 137,419 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 28 Oct 2008 124,482 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 124,482 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 106,658 miles

front n/s fog light insecure and cracked

Pass 13 Mar 2006 63,658 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 63,658 miles

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

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 EJK is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 EJK, 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 EJK registered?

AE03 EJK is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 March 2003.

Is AE03 EJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 EJK shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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