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BL53 CKN

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

94,825 mi
Last recorded94,825 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 CKN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Feb 2020 94,825 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm at 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant level low

Headlamp washers inop

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on the outer tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Radiator leaking coolant

Pass 1 Mar 2019 87,468 miles

Coolant level low

Nearside front wheel arch liner adrift

Nearside headlamp washer leaking

Nearside inner wheel rim damaged

Offside headlamp washer not fully returning.

Pass 8 Dec 2017 74,702 miles

Both rear tyres have bad cracking between the treads.

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

Fail 4 Dec 2017 74,634 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes out when brake applied. (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear tyres have bad cracking between the treads.

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 56,409 miles

Front Play in inner rack

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S/F Tyre is on 1.6mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil Leak

Rear Both rear tyre's perished

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

Fail 9 Dec 2015 56,409 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Play in inner rack

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S/F Tyre is on 1.6mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil Leak

Rear Both rear tyre's perished

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

Fail 2 Dec 2015 56,350 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 41,531 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 41,152 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 40,926 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 40,223 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 39,452 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 38,579 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 37,557 miles

Nearside front inner brake pad loose and chattering in carrier

Pass 30 Nov 2006 35,771 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 35,771 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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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BL53 CKN is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BL53 CKN, 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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BL53 CKN is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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