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CK03 KTG

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

98,234 mi
Last recorded98,234 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 KTG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 98,234 miles

All rear suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

emissions just passed /requires attention

eml on

rear coil springs corroded

steering rack mist /leak

Fail 19 Jan 2024 98,104 miles

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

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick excess worn into metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All rear suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

emissions just passed /requires attention

eml on

rear coil springs corroded

steering rack mist /leak

Pass 8 Feb 2023 90,053 miles

EML lamp illuminated

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s rear 2-3mm remaining attention required (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Feb 2022 85,405 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

power steering pump weeping

underside components have surface corrosion

Fail 9 Feb 2022 85,402 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

power steering pump weeping

underside components have surface corrosion

Pass 5 Mar 2021 83,367 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

underside components have surface corrosion

Fail 5 Mar 2021 83,367 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

underside components have surface corrosion

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 81,404 miles

Front hubs corroded

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

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

rear suspension frame and components corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2020 81,404 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front hubs corroded

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

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

rear suspension frame and components corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2019 78,457 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 75,614 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished and worn uneven.

slight corrosion suspension components

slight oil leak from power steering pump

Fail 11 Jul 2018 75,614 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished and worn uneven.

slight corrosion suspension components

slight oil leak from power steering pump

Pass 14 Jul 2017 70,892 miles

Front hubs corroded

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Jul 2017 70,891 miles

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

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

Front hubs corroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jul 2016 67,063 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 63,028 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 63,028 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 58,564 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 53,690 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 49,293 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 45,160 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 40,891 miles

Childseat fitted to o/s/r - seatbelt not tested

O/S/R brake disc slightly scored

Pass 27 Jul 2009 33,560 miles

Childseat fitted to o/s/r - seatbelt not checked

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 26,332 miles

N/S/F Tyre outer edge scrubbed.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 21,736 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 15,632 miles

a/ clasp on child seat detached †b/ n/s/r tyre low

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 May 2006 15,632 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

a/ clasp on child seat detached †b/ n/s/r tyre low

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 KTG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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

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