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CK53 MYB

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,780 mi
Last recorded86,780 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 86,780 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 86,777 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 85,042 miles

TB & SERV?..REVERSING LIGHTS INOP,,CHILD SEATS ETC,,REAR & FRONT SF'S VHSC,,ALL SUS ARMS & HUBS VHSC,,CAR IN POOR CONDITION IT IS 16 YR OLD,,

Fail 26 Nov 2019 85,042 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play ********** NSF & OSF =BOTH=2=TWO........///////////////// (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ************ BOTH TORN ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced ********** OUTER SILL AREA.................. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps ********** ALL LAMPS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

TB & SERV?..REVERSING LIGHTS INOP,,CHILD SEATS ETC,,REAR & FRONT SF'S VHSC,,ALL SUS ARMS & HUBS VHSC,,CAR IN POOR CONDITION IT IS 16 YR OLD,,

Pass 14 Aug 2018 82,717 miles

Front sub-frame corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear beam axle & suspension components corroded

fuel tank strap corroded

o/s/ & n/s/front wishbones corroded

o/s/ & n/s/rear upper inner shock-absorber mounting points by inner wheel arch corroded & covered in plastic

o/s/ & n/s/rear upper inner sills corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2018 82,716 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded in engine bay by chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front sub-frame corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear beam axle & suspension components corroded

fuel tank strap corroded

o/s/ & n/s/front wishbones corroded

o/s/ & n/s/rear upper inner shock-absorber mounting points by inner wheel arch corroded & covered in plastic

o/s/ & n/s/rear upper inner sills corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2017 79,608 miles

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front hubs corroded

front suspension corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear suspension corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2017 79,607 miles

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

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release center (5.2.5a)

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front hubs corroded

front suspension corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear suspension corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2016 72,716 miles

advice front coil springs rusty

Pass 20 Jun 2015 71,439 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 69,423 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 65,543 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 66,543 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 60,134 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 80,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 55,058 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 49,613 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 45,077 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 40,819 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 36,090 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 MYB 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 70%.

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 MYB, 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 MYB is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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