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CK03 LVE

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

50,127 mi
Last recorded50,127 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 LVE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 50,127 miles

both front discs corroded slightly

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2017 50,127 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch holed (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch holed (6.1.B.2)

both front discs corroded slightly

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2016 43,074 miles

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

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

both front discs corroded slightly

nail in osf tyre

osf tyre worn inside edge

rear suspension components corroded slightly

Fail 1 Feb 2016 43,074 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported flexy insecure (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

both front discs corroded slightly

nail in osf tyre

osf tyre worn inside edge

rear suspension components corroded slightly

Pass 29 Jan 2015 35,717 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

both front discs corroded slightly

nsr tyre close on limits and cracked between treads and walls

osr tyre cracked between treads and walls

steering rack damp slightly

Fail 31 Jan 2014 29,741 miles

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

osr and nsr tyres uneven wear

osr tyre cracked between treads

steering rack damp slightly

Pass 31 Jan 2014 29,741 miles

osr and nsr tyres uneven wear

osr tyre cracked between treads

steering rack damp slightly

Pass 23 Jan 2013 25,074 miles

osf and nsf tyres worn edges and close limits

Fail 23 Jan 2013 25,074 miles

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

osf and nsf tyres worn edges and close limits

Fail 26 Jan 2012 19,102 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 19,102 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 3 Feb 2011 14,055 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 14,055 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 5,132 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 5,132 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 38,776 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 36,826 miles

Divers side sun visor cannot be secured in the upmost position. Affecting drivers view of the road

Fail 1 Aug 2008 36,826 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Divers side sun visor cannot be secured in the upmost position. Affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 27 Jul 2007 33,695 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 22,220 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 LVE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 LVE, 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 LVE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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