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AE53 ULO

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

83,045 mi
Last recorded83,045 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 83,045 miles

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

exhaust flexi pipe slightly misaligned

nsf tyre perished

Pass 19 Sep 2016 80,830 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2016 80,830 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 78,407 miles

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear inside edge of tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.97% uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 75,514 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 75,514 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 70,581 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2013 70,581 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 64,807 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 58,952 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 52,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

slight cracking side wall of o/s/r tyre

slight wear to front beake disc's

Pass 9 Sep 2010 52,995 miles

slight cracking side wall of o/s/r tyre

slight wear to front beake disc's

Fail 19 Sep 2009 46,883 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 46,883 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 40,953 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 34,382 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 29,010 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 ULO 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 70.6%.

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 ULO, 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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What year was AE53 ULO registered?

AE53 ULO is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 October 2003.

Is AE53 ULO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 ULO shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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