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CK03 XBL

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

129,316 mi
Last recorded129,316 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 129,316 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle Section Of Exhaust (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2017 123,934 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 123,929 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 9 May 2016 118,664 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 113,188 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 109,463 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 102,340 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2013 102,340 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 93,104 miles

o/s/r tyre going out of shape.

Fail 4 May 2012 93,086 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

o/s/r tyre going out of shape.

Pass 6 May 2011 84,287 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2011 84,287 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 May 2010 75,404 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 75,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 May 2009 64,311 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 8 May 2009 64,277 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 May 2008 52,874 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2008 52,874 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2007 39,664 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 39,516 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2006 29,077 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

a/ both front tyres close to wear limits †b/ both rear tyres perished †c/ minor oil leak - p.a.s. rack

Pass 2 Feb 2006 29,077 miles

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

a/ both front tyres close to wear limits †b/ both rear tyres perished †c/ minor oil leak - p.a.s. rack

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 XBL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XBL, 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 XBL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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