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CK53 AZF

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

115,347 mi
Last recorded115,347 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 AZF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 115,347 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (back box) (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded (both front) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 115,347 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (back box) (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded (both front) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 99,180 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 99,180 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 87,927 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

central locking defective

covers + shields fitted

handbrake travel

under vehicle + all steering / suspension components corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2022 87,926 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

central locking defective

covers + shields fitted

handbrake travel

under vehicle + all steering / suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2021 87,060 miles

Corrosion on underside and on some components

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 79,808 miles

Front brakes worn

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 72,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre getting low

Pass 21 Oct 2017 66,399 miles

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Oct 2017 66,399 miles

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

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear tyre worn

Pass 19 Oct 2016 61,349 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 61,349 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 56,734 miles

slight lift in rear shock absorbers

Fail 5 Nov 2015 56,734 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

slight lift in rear shock absorbers

Pass 15 Oct 2014 51,335 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake pads low.power steering pump noisey.

Fail 15 Oct 2014 51,335 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake pads low.power steering pump noisey.

Pass 5 Nov 2013 45,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Nov 2012 39,779 miles

both front tyres worn close to wear bands

wall cracking o/s/r tyre

cut in inner tyre wall n/s/r no cords showing

Pass 19 Oct 2011 35,609 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre tread perished

Pass 19 Oct 2010 31,181 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 21 Oct 2009 29,477 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 28,400 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 26,908 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 25,084 miles

slight damage to front number plate

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 AZF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol 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 AZF, 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 AZF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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