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CK03 LSE

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,794 mi
Last recorded93,794 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 LSE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2021 93,794 miles

Braking system leaking Manifold vacuum leak causing slow servo build up (1.1.3 (d))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Exhaust system insecure centre clamp not holding pipes together (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe leaking Filler pipes corroded and leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 86,040 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 86,040 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 83,849 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 80,875 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2018 80,873 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 79,134 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2017 79,133 miles

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

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2017 79,000 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test cradle on windscreen ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

centre heat shiedl loose

fuel tank strap rusty

oil level very low

Pass 13 Apr 2016 65,273 miles

coil springs corroded. wear in various suspension bushes.

Fail 8 Apr 2016 65,287 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coil springs corroded. wear in various suspension bushes.

Pass 10 Apr 2015 53,053 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 47,938 miles

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

rear crossmember and rear seat belt mounts corroded but not seriously weakend

Fail 3 Jun 2014 41,913 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

rear crossmember and rear seat belt mounts corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 31 May 2013 40,556 miles

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

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

both rear inner arch seat belt mounts slightly corroded

gearbox end cap corroded and has a slight leak

Fail 31 May 2013 40,556 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear inner arch seat belt mounts slightly corroded

gearbox end cap corroded and has a slight leak

Pass 29 May 2012 32,655 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)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 24,184 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 15,211 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 9,827 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 7,819 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2009 7,819 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 6 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2008 44,566 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 34,509 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 LSE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LSE, 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 LSE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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