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CK53 LJF

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,695 mi
Last recorded96,695 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 LJF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2015 96,695 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 78,665 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 70,130 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 60,988 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 60,988 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 58,097 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear number slightly deterated

Fail 20 Jun 2011 58,097 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear number slightly deterated

Pass 16 Jun 2010 54,741 miles

Front discs slighltly worn.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 14 Jun 2010 54,741 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front discs slighltly worn.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 49,233 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 49,232 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

floor around wheel carrier split & damsged

o/s/f lower ball joint cover split

rear bumper insecure

Pass 2 Apr 2009 48,094 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 21 Mar 2009 48,088 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 23 Oct 2008 44,849 miles

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)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 44,849 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 26,345 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 10,345 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 10,000 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 LJF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LJF, 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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What year was CK53 LJF registered?

CK53 LJF is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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