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AE03 EKG

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

141,212 mi
Last recorded141,212 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 141,212 miles

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bothsides sills (2.4.A.3)

both front and rear coil springs corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2018 141,206 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bothsides sills (2.4.A.3)

both front and rear coil springs corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2017 136,260 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 136,212 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 127,897 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 127,897 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 119,586 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 125,842 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 107,149 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 9 Mar 2013 106,531 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 89,766 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 75,375 miles

both front brake discs worn

Pass 14 May 2010 59,131 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 46,595 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 45,867 miles

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

n/s/rear tyre side walls cracking

Pass 11 Mar 2008 37,704 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 29,182 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 21,305 miles

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

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 EKG 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 77.8%.

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

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