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CK03 OWH

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,083 mi
Last recorded103,083 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 103,083 miles

fuel light on

Fail 27 Nov 2017 103,081 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

eng man light on

fuel light on

vehicle misfiring

Pass 14 Oct 2014 89,455 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 89,356 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2013 84,499 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 76,567 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 65,566 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 55,781 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 45,143 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 35,324 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 244,726 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 12,617 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 12,617 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 10,277 miles

Front brake pads worn.

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 OWH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OWH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CK03 OWH registered?

CK03 OWH is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is CK03 OWH safe to buy?

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