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CK03 LEU

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

73,817 mi
Last recorded73,817 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 LEU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Dec 2016 73,817 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch behind felt lining (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure spring clip not located correctly (3.5.1l)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch behind felt lining (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at the down pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

engine management warning light on

front exhaust mount broken

offside front outer door handle in poor condition

Pass 23 Sep 2015 63,025 miles

Engine management lamp illuminated.

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 63,025 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded doorsill (2.4.A.3)

Engine management lamp illuminated.

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 54,892 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 54,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 43,105 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 43,105 miles

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

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

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

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)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 30,250 miles

air bag warning light staying on indicating a fault in the system

engine management light staying on

Fail 26 Jun 2012 30,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

air bag warning light staying on indicating a fault in the system

engine management light staying on

Pass 9 Jun 2011 10,739 miles

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

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

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 3 Jun 2010 70,983 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 70,983 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 63,702 miles

air bag light on

Pass 12 Jun 2008 53,203 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 42,424 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 31,772 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 27,910 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 LEU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LEU, 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 LEU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 June 2003.

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