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CK03 VNN

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

138,974 mi
Last recorded138,974 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 138,974 miles

Condensation in front headlamps but aim pattern not affected.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both outer sills heavily under sealed difficult to inspect fully

vehicle structure weekend by corrosion

Fail 16 Aug 2016 138,730 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outer sill(Requires welding). (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outer sill.(Requires welding). (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outer sill(requires welding) (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired At outer sill. (Requires welded repair). (2.4.A.3)

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

Condensation in front headlamps but aim pattern not affected.

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 129,394 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

nsf alloy has flat spot

Fail 16 Mar 2015 129,394 miles

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

nsf alloy has flat spot

Pass 20 Mar 2014 119,442 miles

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

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

fuel filler pipes corroded

oil leak at sump and filter

rear brake application slightly uneven

Fail 12 Mar 2014 119,189 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

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

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

fuel filler pipes corroded

oil leak at sump and filter

Pass 20 Aug 2013 111,437 miles

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

n/s rear brake binding slightly

Fail 19 Aug 2013 111,415 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s rear brake binding slightly

Fail 14 Mar 2013 111,398 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2011 95,835 miles

front discs corroded

nearside wiper tips torn

Fail 10 Aug 2011 95,835 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front discs corroded

nearside wiper tips torn

Pass 12 Sep 2008 92,721 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 90,144 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 90,043 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 85,258 miles

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 VNN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 VNN, 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 VNN is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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