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AE03 EKF

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,657 mi
Last recorded83,657 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2017 83,657 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 83,653 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 80,842 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer sill starting to corrode

Fail 13 Apr 2016 80,842 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer sill starting to corrode

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 74,739 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2014 68,687 miles

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

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

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

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

rear nearside tyre side wall starting to split

Fail 23 Apr 2014 68,616 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 62,222 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 62,222 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 56,550 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 56,550 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 49,703 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 42,566 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 35,853 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 32,389 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 32,389 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 29,375 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 24,919 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 EKF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 EKF, 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 EKF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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