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CK52 XML

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,565 mi
Last recorded79,565 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 79,565 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint nsf (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 75,613 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 75,613 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 72,874 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 68,806 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 68,804 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 59,968 miles

slight damage to nearside front and rear wheel rims

Fail 13 Oct 2012 59,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

slight damage to nearside front and rear wheel rims

Pass 8 Oct 2011 49,637 miles

n/s/r wheel/tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 9 Oct 2010 43,193 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 38,715 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 38,508 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 32,480 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 27,464 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 19,545 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 13,602 miles

Offside Front 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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CK52 XML is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XML, 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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What year was CK52 XML registered?

CK52 XML is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 January 2003.

Is CK52 XML safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK52 XML shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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