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CK53 BYP

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

71,652 mi
Last recorded71,652 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 BYP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 71,652 miles

All four tyres, wearing on inside of tread

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust support bracket corroded near rear box

Fail 1 Dec 2016 71,639 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working STOP LAMP NOT WORKING WITH SIDE LAMP ON (1.2.1b)

All four tyres, wearing on inside of tread

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust support bracket corroded near rear box

Pass 19 Nov 2015 62,332 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 62,332 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)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 50,208 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 50,208 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 36,115 miles

drivers door mirror slight damsge

rear tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 25 Nov 2013 36,115 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

drivers door mirror slight damsge

rear tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 20 Nov 2012 24,566 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 24,566 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 12,290 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 9 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 9 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 8 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 6,624 miles

THE BOTH FRONT METAL BRAKE DISCS ARE SHOWING SOME SLIGHT CORROSION DUE TO LACK OF USE.

Pass 24 Aug 2007 6,543 miles

Slight sidewall damage on nearside rear tyre (possible run flat damage) ok at time of test

Pass 21 Aug 2006 5,155 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 BYP is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol 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 BYP, 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 BYP is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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