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AE03 EKD

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

138,492 mi
Last recorded138,492 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 EKD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 138,492 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Under side corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2019 134,934 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 130,889 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 119,285 miles

Central Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded front 2 rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded front 2 rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 119,789 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 111,488 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 111,488 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 108,317 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 188,493 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 94,188 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 85,301 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 78,397 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 65,218 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 55,683 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 44,408 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 34,283 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 EKD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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

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