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AE03 EJU

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

76,031 mi
Last recorded76,031 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2017 76,031 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 2 Dec 2017 75,756 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f o/s/f brake pipes

o/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r brake pipe rusty

Pass 19 Nov 2016 74,613 miles

Nearside Front drake disc inner face rusty

Nearside outer sill corroded

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

Offside Front tyre tread perished

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Dec 2015 72,894 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 70,991 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 70,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 68,483 miles

Exhaust Mounts Corroded

OSF Tyre Worn on Inner Edge

Fail 24 Apr 2014 68,483 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust Mounts Corroded

OSF Tyre Worn on Inner Edge

Fail 15 Apr 2013 65,564 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 65,564 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 62,406 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 62,406 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 58,682 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

surface corrosion on brake pipes and fuel lines

Pass 26 Feb 2010 52,552 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 46,410 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 40,403 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 33,708 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 26,670 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 EJU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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