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CK03 VME

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

165,146 mi
Last recorded165,146 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 VME
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2013 165,146 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front tyres close to limit

Pass 12 Sep 2012 152,914 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 142,019 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2011 141,877 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 132,305 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 127,857 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 114,445 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 95,820 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 71,954 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 VME is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VME, 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 VME registered?

CK03 VME is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 May 2003.

Is CK03 VME safe to buy?

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