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CK53 LFU

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,832 mi
Last recorded99,832 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 99,832 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 99,801 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 92,337 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 92,337 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 88,204 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 88,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2018 82,570 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 77,481 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

petrol tank strap corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2016 71,780 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2015 67,306 miles

exhaust heat shields fitted as standard

Pass 8 Oct 2014 62,955 miles

exhaust heat shields fitted as standard obscuring some testable components

Fail 10 Oct 2013 58,899 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 58,899 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 54,819 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 50,541 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 46,596 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 42,905 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 38,058 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 33,600 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 30,854 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 LFU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LFU, 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 LFU registered?

CK53 LFU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 December 2003.

Is CK53 LFU safe to buy?

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