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CK03 GWL

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,991 mi
Last recorded134,991 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 GWL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2020 134,991 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear from ABS pump to subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear from ABS pump (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front under subframe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 99,599 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Middle and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Powertrain, engine management, and ignition lights all on

middle heat shield loose

Fail 16 Oct 2019 99,598 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Middle and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Powertrain, engine management, and ignition lights all on

middle heat shield loose

Pass 5 Oct 2018 98,394 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

front to rear brake pie slightly corroded [in chassis clip]

Fail 5 Oct 2018 98,393 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake cable damaged frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake cable damaged snapped (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

front to rear brake pie slightly corroded [in chassis clip]

Pass 5 Oct 2017 96,742 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2017 96,741 miles

front brake application uneven offside low (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 95,272 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 95,271 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 93,879 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2015 93,878 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 91,953 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 88,544 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 88,544 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 86,777 miles

Coolant leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 3 Oct 2012 86,777 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Coolant leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Oct 2011 82,712 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 77,102 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 77,102 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Oct 2009 71,551 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 57,026 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 45,851 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 42,496 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 May 2006 32,297 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 GWL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 GWL, 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 GWL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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