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CK03 OVA

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

157,657 mi
Last recorded157,657 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 OVA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 157,657 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 157,657 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 156,968 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 153,473 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 153,472 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both rear inner wheel arches to inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected off side and near side front of front sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front and both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2018 147,410 miles

various corrosion to both rear suspension arms both inner sills to rear inner wheel arches

Fail 19 Apr 2018 147,408 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

various corrosion to both rear suspension arms both inner sills to rear inner wheel arches

Pass 11 Apr 2017 140,412 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 140,412 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 133,345 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 124,799 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 116,146 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 106,797 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 106,796 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 97,132 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2012 97,132 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2011 88,693 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 75,977 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 63,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear number plate beginning to delaminate

Pass 29 Apr 2009 63,866 miles

Rear number plate beginning to delaminate

Pass 30 Apr 2008 52,963 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 42,462 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 30,350 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 OVA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 OVA, 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 OVA is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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