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CK03 VAE

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016
Fail 21 Nov 2016

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both front h/lights (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 99,155 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil Leak.

Fail 6 Nov 2015 99,149 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil Leak.

Pass 14 Nov 2014 88,514 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

heat shield loose

some corrosion to underbody

Fail 13 Nov 2014 88,514 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

heat shield loose

some corrosion to underbody

Pass 14 Sep 2013 80,557 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 74,035 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 64,241 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 55,555 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 37,293 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 24,778 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 23,066 miles

Different size tyres front to rear

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear wiper blade split

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 17,538 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 VAE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol 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 VAE, 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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What year was CK03 VAE registered?

CK03 VAE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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The MOT history for CK03 VAE 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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