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CK03 BGU

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

128,422 mi
Last recorded128,422 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 BGU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 128,422 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 120,375 miles

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

Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 107,018 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 95,043 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 9 Jul 2015 95,041 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2014 79,451 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 77,275 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 74,708 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 70,512 miles

o/s/f brake hose suport bracket insecure

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust bracket broken

Fail 14 Feb 2011 70,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust bracket broken

o/s/f brake hose suport bracket insecure

Pass 3 Feb 2010 64,364 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 64,348 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 56,529 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 49,764 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 35,572 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 35,572 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 22,789 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 BGU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CK03 BGU, 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 BGU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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