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CK03 VMT

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

151,681 mi
Last recorded151,681 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 VMT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 151,681 miles

Oil leak ()

engine management light illuminated indicating a fault

o s f brake slightly binding

Fail 13 Oct 2016 151,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bush seperated (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bush seperated (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak ()

engine management light illuminated indicating a fault

o s f brake slightly binding

Pass 17 Oct 2015 144,372 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2014 136,406 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 136,406 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 134,860 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 128,200 miles

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

corrosion to various suspension componets

Pass 5 Sep 2011 120,888 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 108,171 miles

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

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

both front brake discs worn

Pass 27 Apr 2009 92,793 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 84,758 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 84,758 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2007 75,412 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2006 51,757 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 51,757 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 VMT is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VMT, 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 VMT is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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