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CK03 ZXZ

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,570 mi
Last recorded97,570 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 ZXZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 97,570 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 95,500 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 92,500 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2023 91,969 miles

Emissions unable to be completed CO and HC excessive during testing - vehicle overheated - test aborted/not carried out (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides at flexi join area (1.1.11 (c))

Front engine fault light on (MIL)

Offside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction mobile phone holder - unable to remove (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened both sides all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 87,558 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front engine fault light on - advise diagnostic check

Nearside Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe at flexi join corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction telephone holder stuck to screen (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 82,466 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded at flexi join area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn/wearing outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides drop link bushes perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 78,006 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2020 78,006 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 74,122 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 74,022 miles

Emissions not tested starting to over heat (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 67,938 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 67,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 61,525 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2017 61,525 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 57,068 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 57,068 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 53,566 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 53,566 miles

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

rear washers not working

Pass 16 Sep 2014 49,807 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 45,366 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2013 45,366 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 39,925 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 39,925 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 35,257 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 32,177 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 32,177 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 28,559 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Sep 2007 18,296 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 18,296 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 13,096 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 12,458 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 12,458 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 ZXZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 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 ZXZ, 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 ZXZ registered?

CK03 ZXZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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