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CK03 VRT

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

51,874 mi
Last recorded51,874 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 51,874 miles

heavy corrossion n/s rear outer sill

Fail 25 Aug 2016 51,584 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust front flex pipe (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported front of exhaust centre pipe (7.1.1)

heavy corrossion n/s rear outer sill

Pass 20 Aug 2015 40,172 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 40,172 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Rear wheel steering ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1i)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 28,602 miles

some corrosion rear suspension arms

Fail 30 Aug 2014 28,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

some corrosion rear suspension arms

Pass 5 Apr 2013 16,801 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 11,164 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 12 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 66,132 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 55,350 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 55,350 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 44,691 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 35,959 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 21,938 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 17,570 miles

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 VRT is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 VRT, 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 VRT registered?

CK03 VRT is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 June 2003.

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