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CK53 BYL

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

126,007 mi
Last recorded126,007 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 126,007 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 125,063 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 118,318 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 118,318 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 108,122 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 4 Oct 2014 108,122 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

n/s rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 4 Apr 2013 91,868 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 91,868 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Aug 2011 74,258 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 74,258 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 61,494 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 61,465 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 49,591 miles

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

front windscreen cracked

Fail 13 Mar 2009 49,591 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front windscreen cracked

Pass 9 Apr 2008 38,243 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 38,021 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

cat ratteling

ecu light on

front discs worn corroded

marks in screen

rear arches and flexies cover in mud

Pass 8 Oct 2007 33,252 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 33,252 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 21,823 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 21,823 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 28 Sep 2006 21,822 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 BYL is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 BYL, 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 BYL is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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