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CK53 MXZ

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2025
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

150,651 mi
Last recorded150,651 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 MXZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2025 150,651 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroding

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

o/s rear inner wing corroding

Pass 29 Jul 2024 145,944 miles

General underside corrosion.

N/S/R tyre slightly perished.

Both rear radius arm bushes worn.

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Slight engine oil leak.

Fail 26 Jul 2024 145,926 miles

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

Both rear radius arm bushes worn.

General underside corrosion.

N/S/R tyre slightly perished.

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Slight engine oil leak.

Pass 27 Jul 2023 141,173 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 136,936 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 136,881 miles

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

CHECK tracking

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

o/s front tyre wearing on inner & outer edge

Pass 9 Jul 2021 132,438 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Fail 9 Jul 2021 132,438 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 14 Jul 2020 127,574 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 127,574 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 123,298 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 116,749 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front n/s tyre wearing on inner & outer edge

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 20 Jul 2018 116,749 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front n/s tyre wearing on inner & outer edge

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 24 Jul 2017 109,866 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear wiper blade broken

small blow from centre exhaust section

Pass 22 Jul 2016 102,772 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 22 Jul 2016 102,772 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

ADVISE check tracking

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 23 Jul 2015 98,256 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 98,221 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise cooling fan not working

advise engine manarger light on

advise water leak

Pass 4 Jul 2014 93,407 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 89,368 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2013 89,316 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 85,470 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2012 85,470 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 80,670 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 80,668 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 75,894 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2010 75,894 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 70,341 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 67,437 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 67,437 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 52,417 miles

knocking noise from nearside front anti-roll link bar

Pass 9 Oct 2006 37,105 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 37,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 MXZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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

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