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CK03 VPT

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

111,913 mi
Last recorded111,913 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 111,913 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2016 111,913 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 103,916 miles

Oil residue on power steering rack

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 103,852 miles

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Oil residue on power steering rack

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 93,871 miles

Oil level too low to record on dipstick(topped up for test to minimum level)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Jul 2014 93,871 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil level too low to record on dipstick(topped up for test to minimum level)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 85,403 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 85,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Oil level too low to record on dipstick(topped up for test)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 75,633 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 75,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Both rear tyre tread depth 3mm

Front brake discs worn and inner surface reduced by corrosion

Pass 14 Oct 2011 69,193 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 69,193 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 61,242 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 61,204 miles

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

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

front brake discs inner edges rusty and worn

Pass 8 Jul 2009 55,329 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 48,275 miles

both rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 23 May 2007 40,841 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 40,841 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s front brake sticking

nail in n/s rear tyre

Pass 5 Jun 2006 33,778 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 VPT is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 VPT, 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 VPT is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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