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CK03 XWH

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,005 mi
Last recorded114,005 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 XWH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2018 114,005 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195-60-15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2017 108,059 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2017 108,050 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 101,406 miles

ns r outer sill rusty

Fail 9 Jun 2016 101,406 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

ns r outer sill rusty

Pass 5 Jun 2015 95,628 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 95,628 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 88,398 miles

both rear axle bushes split

nearside front brake juddering

nearside rear tyre 3mm

offside rear tyre 2.5mm

rear number plate disfiguring

Fail 3 Jun 2014 88,398 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both rear axle bushes split

nearside front brake juddering

nearside rear tyre 3mm

offside rear tyre 2.5mm

rear number plate disfiguring

Pass 28 May 2013 81,823 miles

n/s/f outer cv boot slight damage

n/s & o/s rear coil springs rusty

n/s/r suspension trailing arm bush wear

n/s/r tyre 3mm

o/s/f lower sill/wing damage

o/s/f lower suspension arm balljoint dust boot splitting

o/s/r suspension trailing arm bush worn

Pass 9 Jun 2012 76,824 miles

front brake pads wearing slightly low

n/s/f wheel bearing roughness

n/s/r tyre 3mm

n/s/r wheel bearing roughness

o/s/r trailing suspension arm bush wear

Fail 8 Jun 2012 76,824 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake pads wearing slightly low

n/s/f wheel bearing roughness

n/s/r tyre 3mm

n/s/r wheel bearing roughness

o/s/r trailing suspension arm bush wear

Pass 6 Jun 2011 71,663 miles

n/s & o/s rear wheel bearings minor roughness

o/s & n/s front wheel bearings slightly rough

steering wheel skin wear

Fail 6 Jun 2011 71,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s & o/s rear wheel bearings minor roughness

o/s & n/s front wheel bearings slightly rough

steering wheel skin wear

Pass 3 Jun 2010 63,783 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 54,080 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 43,579 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 32,185 miles

engine running poor, (hunting)

n/s/r tyre on 2mm.

Fail 9 Jun 2006 22,522 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 22,522 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 XWH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XWH, 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 XWH is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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