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CK53 AZL

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

103,452 mi
Last recorded103,452 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 AZL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 103,452 miles

Offside door mirror would benefit attention

Fail 8 Jun 2017 103,417 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside door mirror would benefit attention

Pass 8 Jun 2016 90,737 miles

Accident damage to nearside front

Front brake pads worn thin

Front intercooler pipe split

Handbrake requires slight adjustment

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

Fail 26 May 2016 90,736 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Accident damage to nearside front

Front brake pads worn thin

Front intercooler pipe split

Handbrake requires slight adjustment

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

Fail 8 Jul 2015 82,491 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 82,491 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 80,096 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 80,081 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Jun 2013 76,249 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 63,889 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 51,705 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes starting to seperate

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Oct 2009 47,291 miles

marks on car

oil leak

travel on handbrake

Fail 5 Oct 2009 47,286 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

marks on car

oil leak

travel on handbrake

Pass 26 Sep 2008 38,843 miles

Oil leak

long travel on handbrake

o/s/r tyre tread uneven

Pass 6 Sep 2007 30,460 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 30,359 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 22,751 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 AZL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AZL, 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 CK53 AZL registered?

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

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