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CK03 VKV

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

130,490 mi
Last recorded130,490 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 VKV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 130,490 miles

advise eml light on

advise repairs to ns os outer sills filler presnt advidse osr antiroll bar bush worn advise front pads low nsf brake binding

Fail 19 Mar 2018 130,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

advise eml light on

advise repairs to ns os outer sills filler presnt advidse osr antiroll bar bush worn advise front pads low nsf brake binding

Pass 20 Mar 2017 123,968 miles

advise corrosion through out vechile

advise front discs worn advise front exhaust mount broken advise osr inner arch corroded

advise nsr inner wheel arch corroded but inspection not fully possable to to wheel arch liner

Fail 10 Mar 2017 123,912 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened spring seat (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

advise corrosion through out vechile

advise front discs worn advise front exhaust mount broken advise osr inner arch corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2016 121,438 miles

Nearside Front track rod end has play in ball joint

Nearside Rear brake pads very low

Nearside Rear wheel binding

Offside Rear shock absorber slightly damp

centre exhaust bracket broken but exhaust system still adequately supported

front brake discs corroded/worn

rear brake discs corroded/worn

Fail 15 Jun 2016 121,345 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front most rubber bush unbonded (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front most rubber bush unbonded (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front track rod end has play in ball joint

Nearside Rear brake pads very low

Nearside Rear wheel binding

Offside Rear shock absorber slightly damp

centre exhaust bracket broken but exhaust system still adequately supported

front brake discs corroded/worn

rear brake discs corroded/worn

Pass 24 Apr 2015 106,608 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 106,601 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp is missing. (3.4.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component missing (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

n/s front abs sensor not secure

o/s front mirror cover missing

Pass 28 Feb 2014 96,524 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 87,072 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 87,059 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 76,766 miles

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

front brake discs slight wear

Fail 6 Oct 2011 76,766 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs slight wear

Pass 20 Oct 2010 65,987 miles

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

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

slight waer front brake discs

Fail 19 Oct 2010 65,987 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

slight waer front brake discs

Fail 18 Sep 2009 52,727 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 52,727 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 42,874 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 35,062 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 35,052 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 25,237 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear 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 VKV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VKV, 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 VKV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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