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CK53 KGU

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,629 mi
Last recorded53,629 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 KGU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 53,629 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 53,629 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 44,286 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

power steering heavy

Fail 21 Mar 2019 44,284 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing no key to enable check (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

power steering heavy

Pass 21 Mar 2018 42,560 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering rack damp in fluid at pinion

Pass 16 Mar 2017 41,494 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre undulated

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both front wipers slight smear

brake fluid low

Pass 10 Mar 2016 40,528 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre worn on the inside edge

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering rack damp

Fail 9 Mar 2016 40,528 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre worn on the inside edge

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering rack damp

Pass 11 Mar 2015 38,710 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 37,042 miles

2x child seats fitted to rear seats not allowing full inspection of adult belts

both wipers slightly smearing screen

grease around both front bottom ball joint dust covers

nearside rear tyre perished and is 5yrs old

offside rear tyre is over 5yrs old 195/60/R15 88v

oil around engine

Fail 15 Mar 2014 37,042 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

2x child seats fitted to rear seats not allowing full inspection of adult belts

both wipers slightly smearing screen

grease around both front bottom ball joint dust covers

nearside rear tyre perished and is 5yrs old

offside rear tyre is over 5yrs old 195/60/R15 88v

oil around engine

oil level on minimum mark

Pass 21 Mar 2013 34,498 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

oil around engine

screw in offside front tyre

Pass 24 Feb 2012 30,597 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 29,518 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 28,280 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall perished and near to limit

offside front tyre tread near limit

Pass 12 Mar 2009 26,640 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 24,539 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 18 Mar 2008 24,539 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 23,030 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2007 23,030 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 15,305 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 KGU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver 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 KGU, 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 KGU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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