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CK52 KLE

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

141,585 mi
Last recorded141,585 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK52 KLE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 141,585 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arches in various areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 141,585 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter and oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arches in various areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 132,624 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arches in areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 132,624 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arches in areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 125,195 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

corrotion under vehicle inc suspention componants

Fail 27 Jul 2017 125,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

corrotion under vehicle inc suspention componants

Pass 27 Jul 2016 115,107 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 27 Jul 2016 115,107 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 105,017 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 105,017 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 95,082 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 95,082 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 85,152 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 85,142 miles

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 75,728 miles

n/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall no cords exposed

Fail 30 Jul 2012 75,703 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

emission control pipe collasped and sucking in air

n/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall no cords exposed

Pass 21 Jul 2011 67,539 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Jul 2011 67,539 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jul 2010 57,944 miles

rear n/s tyre wearing low

slight roughness in rear n/s wheel bearing

Fail 21 Jul 2010 57,935 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

front o/s tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

slight roughness in rear n/s wheel bearing

Pass 2 Jul 2009 47,884 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside mirror glass missing.

Pass 17 Jul 2008 40,664 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 40,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007 35,308 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 29,298 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 29,298 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 KLE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 KLE, 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 KLE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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