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CK03 UXT

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

110,974 mi
Last recorded110,974 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 UXT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 110,974 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reverse lamp inoperative

Fail 2 Jul 2018 110,974 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reverse lamp inoperative

Pass 20 Jul 2017 98,700 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 98,700 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge close to cords

Pass 19 Jul 2016 88,212 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 88,212 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 79,413 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust bracket broke

exhaust heat shield loose

o's'r tyre uneven wear

Fail 12 May 2015 79,413 miles

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust bracket broke

exhaust heat shield loose

o's'r tyre uneven wear

Pass 18 Apr 2014 70,349 miles

back box blowing

offside rear tyre wearing on edge

Fail 17 Apr 2014 70,347 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

back box blowing

offside rear tyre wearing on edge

Pass 8 May 2013 60,491 miles

both front tyres wearing on edge

Fail 7 May 2013 60,491 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing on edge

Pass 19 Apr 2012 49,461 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 49,457 miles

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 May 2011 43,265 miles

rear tyres wearing odd + both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 13 May 2010 38,393 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 34,254 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

Fail 16 Apr 2009 34,254 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 12 May 2008 29,269 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 23,307 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 17,101 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)

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 UXT is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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