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AE53 UKM

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,614 mi
Last recorded85,614 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 UKM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 85,614 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 81,749 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 78,271 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 78,267 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick offside lower (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

drivers window not opening

Pass 21 Jun 2018 74,984 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 74,980 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen beam patten wrong (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 71,408 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 71,404 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort nearside lower than offside (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 67,889 miles

Offside Rear Sidewall deteriorated

Fail 20 Jun 2016 67,887 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link top gaiter split (2.4.G.2)

Centre Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Mirror insecure (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Sidewall deteriorated

Pass 26 Jun 2015 63,889 miles

Front number plate cracked

Offside rear tyre starting to perish

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 56,111 miles

Front Exhaust Mount Corroding

O/S/R Tyre Perishing

Steering Rack Damp

Pass 12 Jun 2013 49,509 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 19 Jun 2012 42,068 miles

both rear coil springs corroding

front number plate slightly damaged

nsr tyre wearing inner edge

steering rack damp

Pass 15 Jun 2011 35,668 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

n/s/f tyre getting close to legal limit; o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 15 Jun 2011 35,668 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate slightly damaged

n/s/f tyre getting close to legal limit; o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 21 May 2010 31,457 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front number plate damaged

front windscreen wipers not parking automaticly

steering rack damp

Pass 21 May 2010 31,457 miles

front number plate damaged

front windscreen wipers not parking automaticly

steering rack damp

Pass 22 May 2009 27,024 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front number plate damaged

wipers not parking automaticly

Pass 22 May 2008 22,218 miles
Pass 17 May 2007

slight travel in handbrake lever

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 UKM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey 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 AE53 UKM, 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 UKM is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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