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CB03 KAS

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

131,629 mi
Last recorded131,629 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCB03 KAS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 131,629 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 131,626 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 121,137 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (2.6.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s rear and wearing uneven inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 121,137 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (2.6.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s rear and wearing uneven inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' o/s a post area (8.3.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 109,243 miles

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

sun strip top section windscreen

Fail 10 Jun 2015 109,240 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

fuel cap no key

sun strip top section windscreen

Pass 9 Jun 2014 100,180 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 92,087 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2013 92,087 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 81,442 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 71,209 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 71,209 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 63,029 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 63,029 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 53,552 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 53,501 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 47,424 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 41,048 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 34,317 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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CB03 KAS is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CB03 KAS, 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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CB03 KAS is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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