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CK03 LVM

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

168,359 mi
Last recorded168,359 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 LVM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 168,359 miles

rear inner arches corroding

weld repairs to outer sills

Fail 11 Jul 2016 168,340 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 154,860 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 154,859 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 141,992 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust manifold heatsheild insecure

handbrake travel high

oil leak

rear wheel rims slightly distorted

unable to check centre rear seatbelt, due to being covered by seat covers.

Fail 14 Jul 2014 141,992 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust manifold heatsheild insecure

handbrake travel high

oil leak

rear wheel rims slightly distorted

unable to check centre rear seatbelt, due to being covered by seat covers.

Pass 17 Jul 2013 131,080 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jul 2013 131,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2012 121,267 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

knocking in steering rack

rear exhaust pipe middle hanger broken and rubber mountain missing

Fail 2 Jul 2012 121,264 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

knocking in steering rack

no coolant in header tank

rear exhaust pipe middle hanger broken and rubber mountain missing

Pass 28 Jun 2011 106,518 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 106,518 miles

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

nearside front tyre on 2 mm

Pass 23 Jun 2010 93,275 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 29 Jun 2009 82,282 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake warning light on

Pass 29 Jun 2009 82,282 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

brake warning light on

Fail 25 Jun 2008 68,017 miles

front pads approx 5-6mm

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 68,017 miles

front pads approx 5-6mm

Pass 1 May 2007 49,149 miles

rear number plate letters deteriorated

Pass 3 May 2006 34,080 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 34,080 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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 LVM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 LVM, 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 LVM is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 April 2003.

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