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CK52 XPA

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,155 mi
Last recorded126,155 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK52 XPA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2019 126,155 miles

Central Front Emissions not tested lamba (8.2.1.2 (d))

Central Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Front oil leak from engine

Central Lower underside showing corrosion throughout

Pass 29 Nov 2018 125,279 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2016 122,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 122,470 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 109,967 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 109,957 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 101,841 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Feb 2014 101,841 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 98,560 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 90,116 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 90,116 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 77,881 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 68,687 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Fail 19 Jan 2010 68,687 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 66,009 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 62,735 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 54,675 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 36,236 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 XPA is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 XPA, 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 XPA is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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