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CK03 XVZ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

94,281 mi
Last recorded94,281 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 XVZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc
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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 94,281 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near clamps (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corrosion front section

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis legs both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened Appears to have had a previous repair (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Front hub assemblies corroded

Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sils both sides near rear wheels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member near rear bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened multiple arms both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near swinging arm mounts both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear brake drum backing plates corroded both sides

Fail 4 Aug 2022 94,281 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near clamps (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corrosion front section

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis legs both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened Appears to have had a previous repair (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Front hub assemblies corroded

Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sils both sides near rear wheels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member near rear bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened multiple arms both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near swinging arm mounts both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear brake drum backing plates corroded both sides

Fail 4 Jul 2022 94,281 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded brake drum backing plates (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front corrosion to o/s and n/s wheel hub assemblies

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake drum backing plates (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (all) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

areas of exhaust system deterioration

Pass 15 Jun 2021 90,955 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2021 90,955 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 88,817 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 86,152 miles

Front sub-frame has been welded

Pass 22 May 2018 84,727 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 82,667 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 77,996 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 77,993 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 71,298 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 85,737 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 59,199 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 52,919 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 May 2011 44,964 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 37,602 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 30,639 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 25,653 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 20,753 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 16,095 miles

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

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 XVZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XVZ, 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 XVZ registered?

CK03 XVZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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