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CK03 GVF

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

118,140 mi
Last recorded118,140 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2020 118,140 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 88,826 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 83,245 miles

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

Front and rear suspension rusty

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 83,245 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Front and rear suspension rusty

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2017 79,291 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 May 2017 79,291 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 May 2016 72,794 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 May 2015 66,737 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 66,733 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 63,081 miles

Exhaust mounting brakets on CAT poor condition

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

all 4 springs corroding

Fail 3 Oct 2014 62,761 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Exhaust mounting brakets on CAT poor condition

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

all 4 springs corroding

osr brake slight binding

Pass 8 Oct 2013 53,856 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2013 53,856 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 Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Cover loose over petrol tank

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 45,011 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 45,011 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 42,174 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 31,193 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Mar 2011 31,193 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 36,351 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 33,354 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 29,759 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 25,937 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 23,479 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 GVF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GVF, 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 GVF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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