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CK03 GZZ

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

128,771 mi
Last recorded128,771 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Dec 2017 128,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement on calliper (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded BOTH rear outer sills (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 123,122 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust bracket broken

exhaust heat shield insecure

hand brake lever at caliper has restricted movement but brake operates ok

Fail 6 Aug 2016 121,332 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cat mountings broken

Fail 23 Jul 2016 120,986 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level lamp (1.2.1b)

exhaust brackets on cat not attached

Pass 17 Jul 2015 110,498 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)

Fail 10 Jul 2015 110,498 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 107,807 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

osr brake disc corroded/pitted

Pass 13 Jul 2013 101,446 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2013 101,444 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 92,702 miles

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

osf washer jet parcialy blocked still supplying adiquet water to screen

rear brake high imbalance

Fail 4 Jul 2012 92,687 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

osf washer jet parcialy blocked still supplying adiquet water to screen

rear brake high imbalance

Pass 2 Jul 2011 86,235 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 80,205 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre uneven tread wear (lumpy)

rear brake discs worn

Pass 14 Jul 2010 80,205 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre uneven tread wear (lumpy)

rear brake discs worn

Pass 15 Jul 2009 74,193 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 67,501 miles

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

offside mirror outer cover broken

Pass 16 Jul 2007 60,406 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2007 59,656 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 53,834 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 53,833 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 GZZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GZZ, 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 GZZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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