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CK53 LGD

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

102,632 mi
Last recorded102,632 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 102,632 miles

Underside corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2021 102,632 miles

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

Underside corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2020 97,615 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 97,615 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi area (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 91,505 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 85,418 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 85,418 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 79,912 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 79,822 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 74,314 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner

coolant level low

Pass 11 Sep 2015 68,620 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2015 68,620 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 61,244 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 61,244 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 53,961 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 53,961 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 47,081 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 41,385 miles

engine misfire at 3000 rpm

Fail 15 Sep 2011 41,385 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine misfire at 3000 rpm

Pass 10 Sep 2010 33,545 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 25,436 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2009 25,436 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 17,791 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 10,571 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 5,860 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 LGD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LGD, 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 LGD is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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