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CK03 NPA

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,725 mi
Last recorded115,725 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 115,725 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 110,475 miles

rear wiper split.

Fail 23 Apr 2015 110,459 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear wiper split.

Pass 24 Apr 2014 103,403 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 103,400 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 94,793 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 88,313 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 80,903 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

centre to rear exhaust pipe bracket is broken- but both sections are supported by other mountings

rear wiper blade is split

Pass 24 Feb 2010 72,806 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake fluid level close to min

n/s/f wheel rim dented on inside edge

o/s/f wheel rim dented on inner edge

n/s/f tyre worn close to cords on inside edge and on 3mm

small cut on inner wall of n/s/f tyre

Fail 24 Feb 2010 72,806 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake fluid level close to min

n/s/f wheel rim dented on inside edge

o/s/f wheel rim dented on inner edge

n/s/f tyre worn close to cords on inside edge and on 3mm

small cut on inner wall of n/s/f tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2008 57,408 miles

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

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

both front tyres bulging slightly where wheel rims are distorted

brake fluid level slightly low

heavy engine oil leak

slight rattle from centre exhaust section

Fail 4 Apr 2008 57,408 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

both front tyres bulging slightly where wheel rims are distorted

brake fluid level slightly low

heavy engine oil leak

slight rattle from centre exhaust section

Pass 13 Apr 2007 49,522 miles

Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

rear wiper blade split

Fail 12 Apr 2007 49,522 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 41,071 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 41,071 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

both front tyres cut on sidewall (215/40/17wr)

both front tyres wearing inside and outside edges (215/40/17wr)

both rear shock absorber slightly weak

o/s/r tyre badly stepping (215/40/17wr)

small dent inside o/s/f rim

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 NPA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NPA, 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 NPA is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 April 2003.

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