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CK03 KNX

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2022
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

74,035 mi
Last recorded74,035 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 KNX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 74,035 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 74,028 miles

Emissions not tested major exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 65,459 miles

ns front tyre inner shoulder wear

rear arches and rear suspension rusty

Fail 27 Jul 2020 65,459 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill rusted threw hole in (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

ns front tyre inner shoulder wear

rear arches and rear suspension rusty

Pass 30 Jul 2019 55,973 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2019 55,973 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected and 30 cm from seat belt point (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 and 30cm from seat belt point (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 43,823 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 43,823 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 33,216 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 33,216 miles

Fuel pipe leaking filler neck (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 17,693 miles

chip windscreen within limits

front brake pipes corrdeing

n/s/f tyre worn low 2mm and wearing on edge

rear brake pipes corroded

rear discs rusty on edges

rear suspension arms corroded and wearing thin

Fail 22 Jul 2016 17,693 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened x 2 holes (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

chip windscreen within limits

front brake pipes corrdeing

n/s/f tyre worn low 2mm and wearing on edge

rear brake pipes corroded

rear discs rusty on edges

rear suspension arms corroded and wearing thin

Pass 24 Jul 2015 13,824 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion rear brake hose ferrals

corrosion rear brake pipes on ends and undersealed

rear chassis corrodeing by trailing arm mounts and undersealed

welding repair n/s/r outer sill

Fail 24 Jul 2015 13,824 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion rear brake hose ferrals

corrosion rear brake pipes on ends and undersealed

rear chassis corrodeing by trailing arm mounts and undersealed

Pass 24 Jul 2014 10,386 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 8,213 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2013 8,099 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Dec 2012 3,514 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 86,963 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 77,152 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 67,425 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 65,583 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 57,189 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 50,827 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 46,186 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 42,891 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 KNX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KNX, 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 KNX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 May 2003.

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