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CK03 PHU

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

64,379 mi
Last recorded64,379 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 PHU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 64,379 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 64,379 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 61,934 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 61,934 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 60,005 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 60,005 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 57,403 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 57,403 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 52,969 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 50,218 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall is very badly scrubbed and starting to crack

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front carrier rubber bush starting to seperate on the bondings (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front carrier rubber bush starting to seperate on the bondings (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY STRONG ADVISE tread wearing low inner area , & inner tread edge worn very low and tyre is cracking around tread areas over tyre (4.1.E.1)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside floor areas (5.2.6)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassie areas (2.4.A.3)

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 17 May 2017 50,181 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall is very badly scrubbed and starting to crack

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front carrier rubber bush starting to seperate on the bondings (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front carrier rubber bush starting to seperate on the bondings (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY STRONG ADVISE tread wearing low inner area , & inner tread edge worn very low and tyre is cracking around tread areas over tyre (4.1.E.1)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside floor areas (5.2.6)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassie areas (2.4.A.3)

Strong advise parking brake efficency is only at 17%, min limit is 16%

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 26 May 2016 43,504 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 33,937 miles

o/s/r tyre cracked inside tread.

Pass 16 May 2014 27,026 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 May 2014 27,023 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 May 2013 19,484 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 19,338 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 16 May 2012 12,359 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 7,810 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 3,385 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 May 2009 28,077 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 May 2008 24,569 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 21,117 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 9,137 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 PHU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 PHU, 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 PHU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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