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CK03 GGJ

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2015
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,205 mi
Last recorded108,205 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 GGJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2019 108,205 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Light Inoperative (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2014 104,528 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre cracking between treads

Fail 2 Dec 2014 104,528 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre cracking between treads

Pass 11 Dec 2013 94,706 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 91,370 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

oil leaks

rust patches

Fail 25 Jan 2012 91,369 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s/r tyre perished

oil leaks

power steering pipes damp

rust patches

Pass 26 Jan 2011 83,006 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 73,590 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 73,590 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Fail 7 Sep 2009 73,570 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

corosion to rear discs

engine oil leak

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Pass 15 Aug 2008 60,948 miles

both front tyres getting low on tread on edges

play in steering ,offside

Fail 14 Aug 2008 60,947 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

both front tyres getting low on tread on edges

catalyst heat sheilds coroded and rattling

play in steering ,offside

Fail 8 Jul 2008 60,925 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 30 Aug 2007 52,871 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 52,871 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 40,717 miles

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

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 GGJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GGJ, 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 GGJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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