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CK03 GDU

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

105,979 mi
Last recorded105,979 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 GDU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 105,979 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 105,979 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 104,535 miles

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror outer cover broken (8.1.2a)

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

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

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

engine oil leak

Fail 6 Sep 2016 104,532 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Outer Road wheel badly damaged rim damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror outer cover broken (8.1.2a)

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

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

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

engine oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2015 100,830 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 100,830 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 93,854 miles

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

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

scratch on windscreen.

Pass 28 Jun 2013 87,313 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 79,160 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 79,160 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 Jun 2011 70,879 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 70,879 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 66,518 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)

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.195.60.15

Oil leak

Powersteering fluid covering offside front components

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

Signs of possible powersteering system failure

slight movement in both headlamps

Fail 31 Aug 2010 66,518 miles

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

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

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)

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.195.60.15

Oil leak

Powersteering fluid covering offside front components

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

Signs of possible powersteering system failure

slight movement in both headlamps

Pass 2 Sep 2009 58,075 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

travel to handbrake

Pass 10 Mar 2008 47,480 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coolant level low

minor body damage

pas fluid low

slight play steering

slight wear and corrosion brake discs

slight wear tyres

Fail 10 Mar 2008 47,480 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coolant level low

pas fluid low

slight play steering

slight wear and corrosion brake discs

slight wear tyres

Pass 28 Feb 2007 39,118 miles

boith rear tyre walls starting to crack and perish

both rear tyres wearing on edges

rear no plate discolouring

Pass 25 Feb 2006 28,250 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 GDU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc 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 CK03 GDU, 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 GDU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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