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EA03 STZ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

113,439 mi
Last recorded113,439 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 STZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc
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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 113,439 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of them (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2024 122,191 miles

Offside Rear drop link loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 111,514 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 111,511 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 110,137 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 105,491 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2021 105,491 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 99,499 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2020 99,499 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2019 83,311 miles

offside rear outersill repaired/covered in underseal

Pass 30 Aug 2018 54,862 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 54,843 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 50,083 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 50,047 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened VERY RUSTY (3.5.1i)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort REAR BRAKES RUSTY (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 48,389 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 40,124 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 33,002 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 33,002 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 24,234 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 24,234 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 16,817 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 9,287 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 3,760 miles

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

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 28 Apr 2008 40,570 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 32,242 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 22,898 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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EA03 STZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 EA03 STZ, 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 EA03 STZ registered?

EA03 STZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 April 2003.

Is EA03 STZ safe to buy?

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