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CK52 XBF

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests23 (11 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate47.8%

Mileage

21,634 mi
Last recorded21,634 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK52 XBF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 12 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2017 21,634 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x2 (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x2 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine management light on

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

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

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

x2 outer rear sills corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2017 21,631 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arches behind splash guards (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill x2 (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut support (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc boot hard (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arches behind splash guards (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x2 (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

ecu light on

exhaust system corroded

heat shield lose

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2017 21,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2016 19,035 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/r (2.4.G.2)

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

advise corrosion to suspension components

Fail 11 May 2016 19,032 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/r (2.4.G.2)

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

advise corrosion to suspension components

Pass 15 Jun 2015 15,892 miles

Corrosion on both sub frames & suspension components.

Corrosion on rear chassis is only just acceptab le, unable to check fully because of rear wheelarch liners.

O/s rear tyre is wearing unevenly, is close to the limit & has numerous nails in the tread.

There is some grease leaking past the clip on the o/s front outer driveshaft gaiter.

Fail 15 Jun 2015 15,892 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Corrosion on both sub frames & suspension components.

Corrosion on rear chassis is only just acceptab le, unable to check fully because of rear wheelarch liners.

O/s rear tyre is wearing unevenly, is close to the limit & has numerous nails in the tread.

There is some grease leaking past the clip on the o/s front outer driveshaft gaiter.

Pass 27 Jun 2014 12,260 miles

Coil springs are corroding.

Front exhaust brackets are broken.

Fail 26 Jun 2014 12,260 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Coil springs are corroding.

Front exhaust brackets are broken.

Slight imbalance to front brakes.

Fail 4 Jul 2013 8,613 miles

Brake discs are showing signs of wear & corrosion.

Corrosion starting underneath in various places & on various suspension components.

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

One front and one back exhaust mounting brackets have broken.

Pass 4 Jul 2013 8,613 miles

Brake discs are showing signs of wear & corrosion.

Corrosion starting underneath in various places & on various suspension components.

One front and one back exhaust mounting brackets have broken.

Pass 6 Jul 2012 4,631 miles

Brake discs are showing signs of wear.

Fail 3 Jul 2012 4,569 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake discs are showing signs of wear.

Oil filter is very rusty.

Pass 29 Jun 2011 1,498 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 1,498 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 35,810 miles

N/s front tyre is getting close to the limit.

Fail 5 Jul 2010 35,810 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

N/s front tyre is getting close to the limit.

Pass 30 Jun 2009 32,399 miles

Brake discs are corroding & starting to show signs of wear.

N/s rear footbrake is not quite as good as o/s.

Fail 30 Jun 2009 32,399 miles

Brake discs are corroding & starting to show signs of wear.

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

N/s rear footbrake is not quite as good as o/s.

Pass 16 Jul 2008 29,095 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 29,095 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 25,568 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 21,412 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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CK52 XBF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.8%.

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 XBF, 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 XBF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 January 2003.

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