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CK03 XBC

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2020
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

111,457 mi
Last recorded111,457 miles
Recorded on27 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 XBC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Fail 27 May 2020 111,457 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure rear mount broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wing under arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shockabsorber top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wing under arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shockabsorber top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

NOTE park brake NOT locking out

Pass 1 Apr 2019 103,879 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Surface rust to rear fuel tank feed pipes

Surface rust to rear subframe

Fail 1 Apr 2019 103,878 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL WITHIN 30CM of trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Surface rust to rear fuel tank feed pipes

Surface rust to rear subframe

Pass 4 Apr 2018 187,836 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)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SHOCK ABSORBER UPPER MOUNTING AREA. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SHOCK ABSORBER UPPER MOUNTING AREA. (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 187,836 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded AT REAR HOSE. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded AT REAR HOSE. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL WITHIN 30cm OF TRAILING ARM MOUNTING. (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SHOCK ABSORBER UPPER MOUNTING AREA. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SHOCK ABSORBER UPPER MOUNTING AREA. (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 183,044 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2017 183,042 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 175,466 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 175,461 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 167,453 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 167,451 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 158,583 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 56,447 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 56,447 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 45,529 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 4 Apr 2012 45,529 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 15 Sep 2010 28,130 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 28,089 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 12,250 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 35,155 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 30 Jun 2008 35,155 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 26 Jun 2007 22,228 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 22,228 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 11,689 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 11,689 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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 XBC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 XBC, 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 XBC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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