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CK03 UTH

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

189,397 mi
Last recorded189,397 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 UTH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 189,397 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 182,174 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2020 182,174 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 169,369 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 169,365 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 60,596 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edges

Fail 12 Apr 2018 60,298 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60r15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edges

Pass 4 Apr 2017 48,725 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 61,141 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 59,494 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 59,494 miles

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

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 54,137 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 49,403 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 44,600 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 39,709 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 35,420 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 35,420 miles

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

Offside Front 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 28 Jul 2009 32,005 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 28,889 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 24,853 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 24,853 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 20,870 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 UTH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 UTH, 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 UTH is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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