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AE53 UKD

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

109,824 mi
Last recorded109,824 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 UKD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2018 109,824 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded and both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 104,017 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2017 103,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement broken away (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 97,798 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 97,776 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 91,548 miles

coil spring corroded offside & nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 84,399 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel tank straps slightly corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2013 76,754 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 76,754 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 68,197 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 60,265 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Sep 2011 60,154 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front discs worn.

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 52,063 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 10 Oct 2009 44,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 44,710 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 35,776 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 35,776 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 26,696 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 16,752 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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AE53 UKD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 AE53 UKD, 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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AE53 UKD is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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