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CK03 ZXF

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

105,046 mi
Last recorded105,046 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2020 105,046 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear silencer (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2020 104,696 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

suspension mountings,area,arms and components are corroded front and rear

Pass 8 Jul 2019 100,700 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 100,700 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 96,791 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 96,791 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 92,945 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 92,945 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 89,009 miles

rear chassis legs corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2015 84,863 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 81,791 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 81,791 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 77,138 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Jul 2013 77,138 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 69,858 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 61,263 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyre persihed and worn on edges

caterlytic converter loose inside exhaust

front brake discs worn

Fail 24 Aug 2011 61,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyre persihed and worn on edges

caterlytic converter loose inside exhaust

front brake discs worn

vacume pipe split

Pass 3 Aug 2010 52,164 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 42,380 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 35,233 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 26,222 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 26,222 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 11,235 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 ZXF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 ZXF, 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 ZXF registered?

CK03 ZXF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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