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CK53 AXR

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

147,729 mi
Last recorded147,729 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 AXR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 147,729 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 140,299 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 140,283 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 137,091 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to rear inner sills and rear inner wheel arch areas

Fail 8 Dec 2020 137,091 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

corrosion to rear inner sills and rear inner wheel arch areas

Pass 10 Dec 2019 134,008 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

inner sills/archs starting to corrode

Pass 15 Nov 2018 130,095 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear inner sills and archs starting to corrode

Fail 14 Nov 2018 130,088 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear inner sills and archs starting to corrode

Pass 6 Dec 2017 127,275 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust mount broken

Pass 8 Dec 2016 123,282 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on legal limit (worn on inner edge)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 119,204 miles

Nearside Rear 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 12 Dec 2014 115,325 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 115,325 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 110,996 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Feb 2014 110,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 106,252 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 8 Feb 2012 100,666 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 100,666 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 97,586 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 97,586 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

both rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 4 Feb 2010 91,892 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 87,644 miles

black smoke on hard accelleration ok to pass mot.

Pass 29 Sep 2008 78,443 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

handbrake levers not returning to stops on beake calipers brake performance ok at time of test

Pass 26 Sep 2007 69,919 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 56,992 miles

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

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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CK53 AXR is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 CK53 AXR, 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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CK53 AXR is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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