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CK53 KFV

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

178,577 mi
Last recorded178,577 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020 178,577 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2020 178,577 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2019 163,200 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2019 163,158 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear heatshield (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle weak (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s centre to rear outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 152,200 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 152,130 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 140,286 miles

Offside Front sill weak and corroded

both rear outer sills weak and corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2017 140,286 miles

Offside Front sill weak and corroded

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear outer sills weak and corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2016 126,142 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 126,142 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 113,612 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 96,402 miles

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)

o/s/outer sill corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 17 Jan 2013 78,550 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 78,550 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 74,383 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 66,396 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 58,672 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 51,476 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 45,293 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 36,493 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 35,857 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 KFV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KFV, 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 KFV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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