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CK03 LWN

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

175,266 mi
Last recorded175,266 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2018 175,266 miles

Exhaust bracket snapped but exhaust still supported

Fail 14 Jul 2018 175,266 miles

Exhaust bracket snapped but exhaust still supported

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 156,163 miles

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured Front both sides (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

coil spring corroded All 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 131,727 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Wheel binding (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

coil spring corroded All 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 127,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine-management lamp on dash

Pass 16 Jul 2015 127,045 miles

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

engine-management lamp on dash

Fail 18 Jul 2014 116,776 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine-management lamp on dash

slight oil leak underside of engine

Pass 18 Jul 2014 116,776 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine-management lamp on dash

slight oil leak underside of engine

Pass 19 Jul 2013 108,666 miles

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

both front tyres wearing inside edge

engine-management lamp on dash

Pass 23 Jun 2012 99,154 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 91,194 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 91,164 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 82,082 miles

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

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

wear on front discs and pads

Pass 27 Jun 2009 74,433 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 67,526 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2008 67,526 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 57,714 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 57,714 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

tracking required ,trim missing off nearside front seat

Pass 24 Apr 2006 52,993 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 52,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 LWN 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 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 LWN, 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 LWN is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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