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CK03 XXC

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

133,594 mi
Last recorded133,594 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2020 133,594 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 130,606 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s rear lower and n/s and o/s tie rod arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front and rear subframes corroded

rear coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2018 128,891 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 128,878 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s and o/s inner wheel arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 127,178 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Area adjacent to trailing arm mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Area adjacent to trailing arm mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 127,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Area adjacent to trailing arm mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Area adjacent to trailing arm mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 64,761 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 62,381 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2015 62,378 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 60,591 miles

exhaust barcket broken on centre section but has 2 other mounting points

Pass 21 Jun 2013 56,935 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 56,197 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 54,224 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 54,215 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 51,416 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 51,416 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 46,970 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 43,493 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 39,099 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 33,934 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 May 2006 29,004 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 29,004 miles

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

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

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 XXC 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 XXC, 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 XXC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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