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CK53 LJZ

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

97,192 mi
Last recorded97,192 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 LJZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 97,192 miles

Both rear brake pipes are corroded

Both rear tyres are perished

OSR tyre bald edges

Both NS and OS outer sill are heavily corroded

Fail 8 May 2019 97,192 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both NS and OS outer sill are heavily corroded

Both rear brake pipes are corroded

Both rear tyres are perished

OSR tyre bald edges

Pass 16 May 2018 91,712 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 May 2018 91,712 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 85,162 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 85,146 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe snapped off inside flexible section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Both sides rear (4.1.D.1f)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides rear (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 73,234 miles

Offside Front nail in tyre

Offside wing mirror insecure

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2015 73,230 miles

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

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

Offside Front nail in tyre

Offside wing mirror insecure

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2014 68,197 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2014 68,197 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 62,625 miles

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

advise n/s wiper worn

advise o/s rear sill

Pass 19 Oct 2012 54,092 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

advise o/s n/s front tyres worn

advise o/s rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 10 Oct 2012 54,078 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

advise o/s n/s front tyres worn

advise o/s rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 3 Oct 2011 41,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 41,381 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 36,929 miles

advise cut in n/s/f tyre

Fail 29 Sep 2010 36,879 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advise cut in n/s/f tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2009 34,341 miles

advise n/s front side wall damaged

advise o/s sill corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2009 34,341 miles

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

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

advise n/s front side wall damaged

advise o/s sill corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2008 31,938 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 29,448 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 25,732 miles

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

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 LJZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 LJZ, 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 LJZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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