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AM03 ECE

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

48,435 mi
Last recorded48,435 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM03 ECE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 48,435 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both traling arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 88,435 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 1956015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both traling arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 84,938 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively bracket and mounts (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 84,938 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively bracket and mounts (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 81,464 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear band 195-60-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 78,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1956015 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1956015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 78,691 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1956015 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1956015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 75,360 miles

Front brake discs deteriating

Front brakes slight uneven application during roller test

Offside Rear tyre cracking

coolant leak

exhaust heatshields loose at manifold and tank

front and rear suspension corroded including towbar

Fail 12 Aug 2019 75,358 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs deteriating

Front brakes slight uneven application during roller test

Offside Rear tyre cracking

coolant leak

exhaust heatshields loose at manifold and tank

front and rear suspension corroded including towbar

Pass 10 Aug 2018 75,245 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both rear tyres showing signs of cracking on tread

front and rear subframes and suspension showing signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2017 72,854 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (4.1.D.1e)

oil level low

rear subframe and suspension showing signs of corrosion

Fail 4 Aug 2017 72,853 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (4.1.D.1e)

oil level low

rear subframe and suspension showing signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Aug 2016 69,822 miles

Front brake pipes corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

speedo unit display loose

Fail 3 Aug 2016 69,821 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake pipes corroded

Nearside Front tyre very low,cut in tread,cracked inner sidewall

Offside Front tyre cracked on sidewalls,low tread

front to rear brake pipes corroded

speedo unit display loose

Pass 31 Jul 2015 62,466 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 7 Aug 2014 55,356 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2014 55,356 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 41,575 miles

Front brake discs worn slightly.

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

Nearside front tyre tread worn low on inner edge.

Pass 30 Jul 2012 29,606 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 18,414 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 1,785 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 29,382 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 26,928 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 22,302 miles

front tyres worn

Pass 15 Aug 2006 16,377 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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AM03 ECE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AM03 ECE, 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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AM03 ECE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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