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AE53 ULM

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

141,896 mi
Last recorded141,896 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 ULM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2019 141,896 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant level low

front exhaust(flexi section) is corroded

power steering fluid level low

various suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2018 135,822 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 129,508 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 122,835 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2016 122,826 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 114,862 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 106,608 miles

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2014 106,608 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2013 99,591 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

exhaust cat and rear box hangers corroded.

Pass 18 Jun 2012 92,268 miles

both front wipers split but clears screen ok and o/s/r anti roll bar drop link lower bush slighty perished and front and rear brake pipes sligty corrosion.

Fail 14 Jun 2011 83,717 miles

Inner Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 83,717 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 76,046 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 67,228 miles

brake master cyl top missing

Pass 18 Jun 2008 58,790 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 49,986 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 39,341 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 ULM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ULM, 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 ULM is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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