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AE03 EKA

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,277 mi
Last recorded79,277 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 79,277 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 73,806 miles

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

reverse light not working

Fail 5 Apr 2019 73,806 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure broken at middle box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

reverse light not working

Pass 6 Apr 2018 69,370 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 69,370 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust bracket broken front

Pass 7 Apr 2017 65,508 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2017 65,453 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 59,932 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 53,718 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2014 47,075 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 47,051 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Engine has a misfire.

Pass 23 Mar 2013 43,175 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 43,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 37,043 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 29,856 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 22,965 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 10,823 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 81,058 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 81,058 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2007 63,825 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 47,344 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 EKA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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