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CK03 PFJ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

148,707 mi
Last recorded148,707 miles
Recorded on15 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 PFJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 May 2020 148,707 miles

n/s outer skin sill spot welded

oil leak

Fail 5 May 2020 148,705 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner / outer / inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s outer skin sill spot welded

oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2019 142,698 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2019 142,698 miles

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 Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 136,671 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 119,723 miles

both front suspension arm rear bushes worn

both rear coil springs corroded

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear chassis corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2017 119,723 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy broken (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

both front suspension arm rear bushes worn

both rear coil springs corroded

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear chassis corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2015 99,142 miles

both rear coil springs rusty

nearside front coil spring rusty

Fail 10 Dec 2015 99,142 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 0uter sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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

both rear coil springs rusty

nearside front coil spring rusty

Pass 18 Mar 2015 92,417 miles

nearside outer sill rusty

slight front brake imbalance

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)

all front & rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 16 Mar 2015 92,417 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

all front & rear brake pipes rusty

nearside outer sill rusty

slight front brake imbalance

Fail 4 Feb 2014 81,566 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 81,566 miles

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 18 Feb 2013 72,863 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 70,876 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 70,856 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Jul 2011 64,398 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 64,398 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Jun 2011 64,299 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 30 Jul 2010 49,199 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 49,199 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 32,581 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 15,210 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 15,208 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 2,932 miles

all 4 tyres close to limit

front brake pads look low

Pass 25 Apr 2006 32,971 miles

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

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 PFJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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

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