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CK03 XBE

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

76,312 mi
Last recorded76,312 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 XBE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2014 76,312 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 72,320 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 67,275 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 67,269 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 60,313 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 53,316 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 46,588 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 46,483 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r tyre close to limits,o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 14 Nov 2008 38,701 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 38,701 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 29,853 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 29,826 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge and nail in tread

Fail 16 Feb 2006 17,168 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 17,168 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 XBE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XBE, 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 XBE registered?

CK03 XBE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 May 2003.

Is CK03 XBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK03 XBE shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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