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CK03 VBY

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

118,824 mi
Last recorded118,824 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 118,824 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 9 Jul 2018 118,823 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 112,777 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 112,755 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 106,680 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5MM (4.1.E.1)

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

WIPERS DONT SELF PARK

Pass 3 Jul 2015 100,538 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 95,104 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

centre exhaust clap corroded

slight damage to nearside front tyre outerwall

Fail 2 Jul 2014 95,104 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

centre exhaust clap corroded

slight damage to nearside front tyre outerwall

Pass 4 Jul 2013 89,555 miles

nsf tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Fail 3 Jul 2013 89,555 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nsf tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Fail 4 Jul 2012 83,554 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 83,554 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 77,143 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 71,675 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Reserve handbrake travel just ok

Fail 1 Jul 2010 71,675 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Reserve handbrake travel just ok

Pass 2 Jul 2009 64,195 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Jul 2008 58,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 58,218 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 50,159 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 50,019 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 41,340 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 VBY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver 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 VBY, 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 VBY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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