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CK03 NBL

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

147,403 mi
Last recorded147,403 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 NBL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2016 147,403 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 106,782 miles

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 106,767 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 102,296 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 97,705 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 92,380 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Mar 2011 85,859 miles

clutch peadle moves slightly when brackes pressed peadel box looks ok

Fail 23 Mar 2011 85,859 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

clutch peadle moves slightly when brackes pressed peadel box looks ok

Fail 22 Jul 2010 83,177 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 83,177 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 68,910 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 61,333 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

wipers not self parking

Pass 17 Jul 2008 61,333 miles

wipers not self parking

Pass 17 Jul 2007 56,508 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 56,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 42,125 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 39,751 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 NBL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NBL, 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 NBL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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