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CK53 AXT

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

137,054 mi
Last recorded137,054 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 AXT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 137,054 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 127,879 miles

underbody corrosion

Fail 5 Nov 2019 127,879 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2018 116,205 miles

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

Rear subframe corroded

rear of vehicle corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2018 116,193 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear subframe corroded

rear of vehicle corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2017 108,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Jul 2017 108,080 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Jul 2016 103,299 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 103,299 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 101,864 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear suspension/subframe rusty

exhaust tail box/pipe mount very rusty

fuel filler pipes rusty

Fail 5 Apr 2016 101,864 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm out of shape on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Rear suspension/subframe rusty

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

exhaust tail box/pipe mount very rusty

fuel filler pipes rusty

Fail 26 Mar 2015 97,001 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

long hand brake travel

Pass 26 Mar 2015 97,001 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

long hand brake travel

Pass 1 Apr 2014 92,785 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 92,785 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 86,741 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 86,741 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 80,102 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 73,708 miles

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 17 Mar 2011 73,708 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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 16 Mar 2010 67,428 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2010 67,406 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 61,279 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 61,279 miles

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

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

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 8 Oct 2007 50,538 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 41,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 41,463 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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CK53 AXT is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 CK53 AXT, 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 AXT is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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