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CK03 GDJ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,752 mi
Last recorded112,752 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 GDJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2023 112,752 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 112,750 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 108,316 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 103,659 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front section rusted and very slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 103,078 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 103,078 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 102,154 miles

Front Oil leak

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 102,154 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Oil leak

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2019 102,148 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL 4 Tyres perished/splitting

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

N/S Mirror casing damaged

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Almost on wear indicators + inner & outer edges very low/Bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Almost on wear indicators + inner & outer edges very low/Bald (5.2.3 (e))

Number plate light surround/housing insecure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Almost on wear indicators + inner & outer edges very low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Almost on wear indicators + inner & outer edges very low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear wiper blade insecure & split

Pass 6 Jul 2018 97,313 miles

both front tyres tread worn on edges

Fail 4 Jul 2018 97,312 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres tread worn on edges

Pass 26 Jun 2017 92,439 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 88,862 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Jul 2016 88,862 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jun 2015 79,968 miles

n/s/front tyre wearing low on inner areas

n/s/r seat belt operation,weak to retract

Pass 12 Jun 2014 76,542 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 71,866 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat

rear wiper blades torn

sump corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2013 71,866 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat

rear wiper blades torn

sump corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2012 66,357 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted to n/s rear seat

n/s/r tyre slightly out of round

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge plus cuts

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 31 Jul 2012 66,357 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted to n/s rear seat

n/s/r tyre slightly out of round

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge plus cuts

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 1 Aug 2011 60,679 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat

front brake discs & pads worn

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres slightly cracked

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 30 Jul 2010 54,764 miles

n/s & o/s front brake discs worn

n/s & o/s rear tyres cracked

underbody shields fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2009 48,278 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r tyre cracked

underbody shields fitted

Fail 28 Jul 2009 48,278 miles

underbody shields fitted

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 1 Aug 2008 42,538 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 37,975 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 32,071 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 GDJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GDJ, 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 GDJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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