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CK53 KCX

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,114 mi
Last recorded142,114 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 142,114 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 135,871 miles

Long travel in hand brake

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Nov 2019 135,871 miles

Long travel in hand brake

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb in correctly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Oct 2018 128,375 miles

Front Coil spring corroded and rear both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 128,352 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Front Coil spring corroded and rear both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 120,628 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 110,717 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Offside Front tyre on limit

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Sep 2016 110,717 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Offside Front tyre on limit

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 101,188 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eng management light on

front exhaust pipe flexi poor

o/s wiper blade poor

rear exhaust mounting broken off

Pass 9 Apr 2015 101,188 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eng management light on

front exhaust pipe flexi poor

o/s wiper blade poor

rear exhaust mounting broken off

Pass 14 Apr 2014 93,398 miles

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

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

engine managment light on

Fail 15 Apr 2013 89,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eng management light on

exhaust mountings corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2013 89,270 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eng management light on

exhaust mountings corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2012 80,630 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 79,880 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 72,501 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2010 72,501 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 61,175 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 50,094 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 40,120 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 29,566 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 KCX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 KCX, 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 KCX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 December 2003.

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