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CK03 XOS

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

103,727 mi
Last recorded103,727 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 XOS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 103,727 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2020 103,713 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

No engine oil visible on dipstick 2ltrs required for emissions test

Offside Rear Parking brake effort low

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 100,912 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 100,912 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 99,998 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 99,968 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe blowing. gas test not done due to blow (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Revers light not working

Pass 3 Jan 2018 98,781 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

offside rear tyre wearing heavily on inner edge

Pass 21 Nov 2016 95,946 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Nov 2016 95,946 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Dec 2015 90,016 miles

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

child seat in rear

engine management light on

Pass 19 Dec 2014 81,886 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 18 Dec 2013 73,448 miles

engine manegment light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

clutch pedal rubber worn

Fail 18 Dec 2013 73,448 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

clutch pedal rubber worn

engine manegment light on

Pass 25 Jul 2012 63,639 miles

Engine warning light on dash

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

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2012 63,639 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Engine warning light on dash

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

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Recommend fuel treatment

Pass 29 Jul 2011 57,263 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine warning light on dash

Fail 29 Jul 2011 57,263 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine warning light on dash

Pass 28 Jul 2010 45,199 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 45,199 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 42,220 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 35,231 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 27,765 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 27,765 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 19,321 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 18,427 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 XOS is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 XOS, 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 XOS is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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