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CK03 UTS

2003 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

129,093 mi
Last recorded129,093 miles
Recorded on28 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 UTS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2015 129,093 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 129,093 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 27 May 2014 110,681 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 107,441 miles

slight play in offside steering rack inner joint

slight wear on inside edge of front tyres

Pass 25 Mar 2013 97,267 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 83,874 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 74,351 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2011 74,351 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 66,331 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 58,186 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 8 Apr 2008 50,506 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 39,441 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 39,441 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 28,333 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 UTS is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UTS, 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 UTS is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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The MOT history for CK03 UTS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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