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CK53 BZM

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

103,635 mi
Last recorded103,635 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 103,635 miles

Front shocks damp

N/s headlamp aim not very clear

Offside Outer sill rusty

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

Rear springs rusty

Fail 18 May 2016 103,631 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front shocks damp

N/s headlamp aim not very clear

Offside Outer sill rusty

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

Rear springs rusty

Pass 11 May 2015 131,609 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Rear wiper split.

Fail 8 May 2015 131,608 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Rear wiper split.

Pass 22 May 2014 121,722 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2014 121,722 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 118,727 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 112,440 miles

plug cnnector on tow bar not secure

Fail 8 Oct 2012 112,325 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

plug cnnector on tow bar not secure

Pass 5 Oct 2011 99,945 miles

nail in o/s rear tyre

Fail 7 Oct 2010 88,812 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

front number plate cracked

offside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 7 Oct 2010 88,812 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

front number plate cracked

offside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 16 Oct 2009 76,493 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 63,146 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 52,835 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2007 52,835 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 39,876 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 BZM 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 BZM, 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 BZM registered?

CK53 BZM is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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