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CK03 VAA

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

14,955 mi
Last recorded14,955 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 VAA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 14,955 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2026 14,941 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 14,748 miles

Front subframe coated in underseal.

Rear rear subframe and suspension arms coated in underseal

Pass 25 Jun 2024 14,533 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front front subframe coated in underseal

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear rear subframe and suspension arms coated in underseal

Pass 11 Jul 2023 14,253 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 14,252 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not fully checked (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 13,817 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 13,817 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 13,369 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 12,854 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 12,075 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel fill neck slightly corroded

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 10,958 miles

Oil leak engine

fuel neck pipes corroded

handbrake readings only recording 16%

Fail 3 May 2018 10,958 miles

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s and o/s (5.2.6)

Oil leak engine

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel neck pipes corroded

handbrake readings only recording 16%

rear tyres perished

Pass 8 May 2017 10,053 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 8,946 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2015 7,829 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 6,383 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 4,123 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 1,827 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 33,502 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2010 30,433 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2009 27,085 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 27,085 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2008 24,360 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 20,103 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 15,898 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 VAA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 VAA, 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 VAA is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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