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CK53 JBO

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,012 mi
Last recorded114,012 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 JBO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2018 114,012 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

wipers do not self park

Pass 11 Sep 2017 108,581 miles

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

both front side lights dim

both front side lights dim

engine warning light on

Fail 11 Sep 2017 108,581 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Electrical wiring insecure ABS both sides (1.9.2a)

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

both front side lights dim

both front side lights dim

engine warning light on

Pass 14 Sep 2016 101,127 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 101,127 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi area (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 92,290 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both outer, leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine warning light on

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Sep 2015 92,288 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance bulb very dim (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance bulb very dim (1.1.A.3d)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both outer, leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine warning light on

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2014 85,001 miles

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

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

eml on

Pass 17 Sep 2013 77,165 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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)

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

eml on

Pass 6 Sep 2012 69,205 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 62,325 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 54,288 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 46,209 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 37,730 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 37,730 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 30,037 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 22,310 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 22,310 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 JBO is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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