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CK53 KBP

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

44,952 mi
Last recorded44,952 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 44,952 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 43,962 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 43,296 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 42,294 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread approaching manufacturers wear bands.

Pass 23 Oct 2021 41,976 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 40,218 miles

nearside door mirror glass damaged

outer sidewall of offside rear tyre aged

Pass 17 Aug 2019 38,651 miles

door mirror damaged on the nearside.

nearside rear tyre wearing on the inner tread.

outer sidewall deterioration on the nearside and offside rear tyres.

rear wiper blade rubber becoming deteriorated.

Pass 16 Mar 2018 38,380 miles

nearside door mirror glass cracked.

wear developing on the inner tread of the front tyres.

Pass 8 Mar 2017 38,369 miles

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

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

nearside door mirror cracked

outer sidewalls of offside front, offside rear and nearside rear tyres aged/perished

wear on inner tread of nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Mar 2016 37,970 miles

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

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

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Fail 12 Mar 2016 37,970 miles

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

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

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

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 19 Mar 2015 37,612 miles

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

Nearside door mirror glass cracked.

Nearside outer windscreen washer jet aim high.

Nearside rear tyre becoming perished.

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

Offside wiper blade rubber perished at outer end.

Slight run-out at offside rear tyre.

Pass 14 Mar 2014 36,587 miles

outer sidewall of nearside rear tyre beginning to perish

Pass 11 Mar 2013 35,341 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 34,046 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 32,523 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 30,964 miles

nearside rear tyre becoming low on tread

Pass 19 Mar 2009 29,584 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 29,584 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 28,215 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 26,600 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 KBP 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 90.5%.

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

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