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CK03 RVE

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

30,228 mi
Last recorded30,228 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 RVE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 30,228 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 30,228 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 23,924 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2017 23,924 miles

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

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 19,908 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes showing signs of corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 14,495 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

advise surface corrosion to rear subframe

Fail 13 Feb 2015 14,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

advise surface corrosion to rear subframe

Fail 10 Feb 2014 9,682 miles

advise rear tyres sidewalls perishing 195/60/15

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise rear bed corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2014 9,682 miles

advise rear bed corroded

advise rear tyres sidewalls perishing 195/60/15

Pass 15 Feb 2013 4,644 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 84,083 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 84,083 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2010 78,628 miles

Front brake discs are showing signs of wear & corrosion.

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

Rear coil springs are corroding.

Pass 12 Aug 2010 78,628 miles

Front brake discs are showing signs of wear & corrosion.

Rear coil springs are corroding.

Fail 26 Aug 2009 69,668 miles

Front brake discs are showing signs of wear & corrosion.

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 69,668 miles

Front brake discs are showing signs of wear & corrosion.

Pass 29 Aug 2008 58,868 miles

Tyre now on n/s rear has a nail in the tread.

Fail 29 Aug 2008 58,868 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Tyre now on n/s rear has a nail in the tread.

Pass 31 Aug 2007 45,073 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 29,958 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 May 2006 29,957 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 29,957 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 RVE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 RVE, 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 RVE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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