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CK52 XAR

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2010
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,524 mi
Last recorded66,524 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2009
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK52 XAR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2009 66,524 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

sump badley corroded

water pump leaking

Fail 16 Jul 2009 66,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

sump badley corroded

water pump leaking

Pass 5 Jan 2009 59,042 miles

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

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

advise wheel alignment check

tyre size = 215/40ZR17

Pass 3 Jan 2008 46,712 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from g/box

Fail 3 Jan 2008 46,712 miles

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from g/box

Pass 3 Aug 2007 43,595 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 43,595 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2007 35,685 miles

both front brake discs slightly corroded.

handbrake travel high but not to stop.

n/s/f tyre tread depth 2mm (legal limit 1.6mm).

o/s/f arch liner catches on tyre when steered lock to lock.

rear registration plate slightly delaminated.

rear wiper blade split.

various small stone chips in windscreen.

wire hangind down behind front bumper but not connected to anything.

Pass 30 Dec 2005 26,914 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2005 26,914 miles

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

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 XAR is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 CK52 XAR, 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 CK52 XAR registered?

CK52 XAR is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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