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CK03 RUW

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

121,114 mi
Last recorded121,114 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 121,114 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

eml on

o/s/r bumper damaged

rear bumper insercure

Fail 19 Oct 2017 121,105 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

eml on

o/s/r bumper damaged

rear bumper insecure

Fail 6 Oct 2017 121,089 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

eml on

o/s/r bumper damaged

rear bumper insecure

Pass 8 Mar 2016 114,393 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

front pads brake pads and discs low

Pass 25 Feb 2015 104,265 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 104,245 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 12 Mar 2014 96,507 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 96,378 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 88,673 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 88,673 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 82,384 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 82,304 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 76,294 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 76,294 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 66,630 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 57,621 miles

both front tyre walls cut not showing cords

both rear tyres have uneven tyre wear

Pass 15 Jun 2007 49,543 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 39,759 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 RUW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RUW, 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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What year was CK03 RUW registered?

CK03 RUW is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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