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CK52 VLY

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

136,507 mi
Last recorded136,507 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK52 VLY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 136,507 miles

crack in n/s of windscreen engine vacuum pipes u/s

excessive engine oil leak

wear in rear outer antiroll bar bushes

Fail 12 Feb 2018 136,371 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed with corrosion (5.2.6)

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

crack in n/s of windscreen engine vacuum pipes u/s

excessive engine oil leak

wear in rear outer antiroll bar bushes

Pass 10 Feb 2017 116,258 miles

Offside Rear tyre on limit

Fail 7 Feb 2017 116,032 miles

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

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

1 out of 2 front exhaust brackets snapped rear centre exhaust bracket badly corroded

Offside Rear tyre on limit

Pass 10 Feb 2016 110,848 miles

coil spring corroded both front & rear (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 7 Feb 2015 102,695 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2015 102,665 miles

Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2014 92,275 miles

Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2014 92,182 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 81,035 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2012 70,466 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 59,432 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 48,748 miles

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

engine oil leak detected from under vehicle

Fail 15 Feb 2010 48,748 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

engine oil leak detected from under vehicle

Fail 17 Feb 2009 40,101 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 40,101 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 30,308 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 17,615 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 7,635 miles

minor oil leaks - p.a.s. pump, p.a.s. rack and g/box reverse switch

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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CK52 VLY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CK52 VLY, 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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CK52 VLY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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