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CK53 BDU

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

141,872 mi
Last recorded141,872 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 BDU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 May 2019 141,872 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner Arch Behind Wing Liner (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner Arch Behind Wing Liner (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking Belt Also Saturated In Oil (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Exhaust Flexi Deteriorated

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Surface Corrosion In All Areas

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8 mm NEEDS CHANGING SOON (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 133,698 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 133,698 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 128,304 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner wings/floor (5.2.6)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 128,296 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner wings/floor (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 118,969 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 111,315 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED

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

engine oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2015 111,191 miles

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

CHILD SEAT FITTED

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

engine oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2014 102,367 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 94,740 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 84,340 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 74,557 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 74,548 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2010 64,540 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs worn

Pass 18 Sep 2009 51,990 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 40,591 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 29,395 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 18,573 miles

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

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

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 BDU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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