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CK03 AUU

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

76,603 mi
Last recorded76,603 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 AUU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 76,603 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2025 72,569 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 68,429 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 68,428 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 63,488 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 59,725 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 55,844 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2020 50,989 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2020 50,989 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 49,686 miles

all tyres slightly perished

slight corrosion rear

slight oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2020 49,686 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

all tyres slightly perished

slight corrosion rear

slight oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2019 44,822 miles

Front pads low

Nearside Front tyre low

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust slight blow

oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2017 38,616 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2017 38,609 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2016 35,278 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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Pass 25 Sep 2015 33,001 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 30,257 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 25,403 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Oct 2013 25,403 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 18,724 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Oct 2012 18,724 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 12,799 miles

advise drivers door mirror

advise front discs worn

advise front tyres worn on inner edge

advise wire in pedal box area

Fail 28 Sep 2011 12,799 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

advise drivers door mirror

advise front discs worn

advise front tyres worn on inner edge

advise wire in pedal box area

Pass 4 Oct 2010 6,243 miles

advise drivers door mirror

advise front pipe

Pass 29 Sep 2009 40,150 miles

advise o/s w/mirror.

advise w/screen wipers.

chips in w/screen.

Fail 28 Sep 2009 40,137 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

advise o/s w/mirror.

advise w/screen wipers.

chips in w/screen.

Pass 30 Sep 2008 33,184 miles

Rear wiper split

Warning stickers on front wipers yellow and smeering screen

Fail 30 Sep 2008 33,184 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake fluid level close to min

Rear wiper split

Warning stickers on front wipers yellow and smeering screen

Pass 5 Oct 2007 25,425 miles

adevise both front tyres getting low.

advise n/s/r getting low on outer edge,

Pass 5 Oct 2006 18,517 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 15,480 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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CK03 AUU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 CK03 AUU, 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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CK03 AUU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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