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CK52 XMG

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,988 mi
Last recorded99,988 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK52 XMG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 99,988 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear cross member has surface rust

Pass 14 Dec 2016 95,745 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge and is close to the legal limit

offside mirror damaged

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 12 Dec 2016 95,741 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge and is close to the legal limit

offside front wheel lightly binding

offside mirror damaged

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Dec 2015 90,965 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

front windscreen wipers not parking completely flat, not obscuring drivers view

nail in offside rear tyre

various damage to bodywork, no sharp edges evident

Fail 17 Dec 2015 90,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

front windscreen wipers not parking completely flat, not obscuring drivers view

nail in offside rear tyre

rear wiper blade split

various damage to bodywork, no sharp edges evident

Pass 17 Dec 2014 83,468 miles

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

all rear suspension components corroded

nearside front wing damaged

offside door mirror glass cracked

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

towbar corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2014 83,462 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all rear suspension components corroded

nearside front wing damaged

towbar corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2013 75,559 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Dec 2013 75,559 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 66,876 miles

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

Front brake disc`s heavy wear.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Dec 2012 66,876 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 58,296 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 58,296 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 47,774 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Low horn output

Pass 16 Dec 2009 38,085 miles

Engine management light on.

Horn volume level.

O/S park brake cable insecure at back plate adversly affecting park brake travel.

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 29,664 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2008 29,664 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 22,272 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 12,185 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 975 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 10,573 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 XMG is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XMG, 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 XMG is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 January 2003.

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