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CK53 BYV

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

135,226 mi
Last recorded135,226 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 BYV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2013 135,226 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 135,226 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 121,781 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 121,781 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 113,119 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 113,119 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 101,602 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 90,940 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre has damage to sidewall, but not deep enough to reach cords.

Pass 18 Sep 2008 82,223 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 75,031 miles

THE NEARSIDE REAR AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRES HAVE GOT NAILS IN THE TREAD.

THE NEARSIDE REAR OUTER TYREWALL IS SHOWING SOME DAMAGE,(BUT CORDS ARE NOT EXPOSED).

Pass 26 Sep 2006 62,907 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 BYV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 BYV, 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 BYV registered?

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

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