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CK53 KFO

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

124,603 mi
Last recorded124,603 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 124,603 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 122,002 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 122,002 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all bake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sub frame rusted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 118,975 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all ends (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2019 113,988 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 May 2018 109,051 miles

brake pipes greased

Fail 31 May 2018 109,051 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view door mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))

brake pipes greased

Pass 30 May 2017 105,102 miles

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

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

number plate lamps may have wiring fault

Pass 28 May 2016 98,090 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 98,090 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 92,712 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 86,526 miles

offside front bottom ball joint damp

Pass 1 Jun 2013 81,786 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 75,864 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 70,029 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 615,332 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 48,757 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 40,186 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 32,234 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 30,989 miles

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

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

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 KFO is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 KFO, 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 KFO is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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