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CK03 VLE

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

55,817 mi
Last recorded55,817 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 VLE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2019 55,817 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 54,578 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 54,578 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 53,609 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arms (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 52,059 miles

dampness at power steering pump.

exhaust joints corroded.

fnont flexi hoses have rub marks but do not foul.

minor screen damage, wiper auto park defective

nsf mud flap lose

osr and nsr suspension PA have corrosion

osr disc corroded.

rear flexi ferrules corroded

surface corosion to front and rear suspension components.

Fail 24 Jun 2016 52,026 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

corrosion to exhaust joints

dampness at power steering pump but no leak present

front flexi hoses have rub marks but not fouling during test.

heavy surface corrosion and flaking to front and rea suspension components and sub frames.

heavy surface corrosion and flaking to rear suspension PA's.

inner and outer rear flexi hose ferrules corroded.

minor windscreen damage.

nsf mud flap loose.

osr brake disc corroded.

wiper auto park faulty

Pass 3 Jul 2015 50,759 miles

Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 48,502 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 46,382 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 46,332 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 42,919 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs worn pitted

Pass 30 Jun 2011 40,821 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2011 40,793 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Pass 22 May 2010 38,620 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 35,353 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2008 31,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 May 2008 31,845 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 27,656 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 23,334 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 VLE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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