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CK03 OVR

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

152,069 mi
Last recorded152,069 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 OVR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2019 152,069 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill multiple places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 146,677 miles

corrosion:- outer sills, rear subframe, rear brake backplates, rear inner wheelarches, exhaust

front tyres, edges

inner wheelarch covers fitted

rear trailing arms, bushes

slight exhaust blow

Fail 11 Sep 2018 146,677 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion:- outer sills, rear subframe, rear brake backplates, rear inner wheelarches, exhaust

front tyres, edges

inner wheelarch covers fitted

rear trailing arms, bushes

slight exhaust blow

Pass 26 Apr 2017 139,254 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 132,823 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 122,864 miles

rear exhaust box support broken

Fail 28 Apr 2015 122,856 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

rear exhaust box support broken

Pass 29 Apr 2014 112,835 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 112,835 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 103,648 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 103,648 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 93,876 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2011 82,386 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2011 82,386 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 71,050 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 60,035 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 47,026 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 47,026 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2007 34,796 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 19,851 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 OVR is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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