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CK03 XAT

2003 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

192,349 mi
Last recorded192,349 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 XAT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 192,349 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 192,277 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 176,330 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 175,945 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 165,919 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 147,267 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INSIDE AND OUTSIDE EDGES

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 147,267 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INSIDE AND OUTSIDE EDGES

Pass 1 Apr 2014 132,773 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Apr 2014 132,773 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake fluid level low

front brake discs lipped

Pass 4 Apr 2013 122,927 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake fluid on minimum

power steering fluid on minimum

Pass 29 Mar 2012 111,287 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2011 98,958 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 98,958 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 82,233 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 73,589 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 65,144 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 65,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 58,078 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 51,421 miles

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 XAT is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XAT, 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 XAT is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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