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CK53 KJF

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,194 mi
Last recorded98,194 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2016 98,194 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Offside wing mirror held on by tape

Fail 3 Sep 2016 98,151 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both side lights (1.1.A.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer wall cut no cord showing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 94,759 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 90,506 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 83,983 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 80,742 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 76,436 miles

air bag light on

Pass 15 Jul 2010 72,602 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 67,807 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 66,582 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 63,904 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 54,929 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 47,191 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 47,191 miles

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

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 KJF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 KJF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CK53 KJF registered?

CK53 KJF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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The MOT history for CK53 KJF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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