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CK53 MZT

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

84,938 mi
Last recorded84,938 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 MZT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 84,938 miles

Nearside Outer Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 May 2019 84,938 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Outer Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Outer Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 May 2018 79,246 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 3 May 2018 79,246 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' wipers not parking automatically (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 8 May 2017 74,294 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 5 May 2017 74,294 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (8.2.2)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 18 Apr 2016 68,891 miles

nail in o/s rear tyre

Fail 18 Apr 2016 68,891 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nail in o/s rear tyre

Pass 6 May 2015 64,225 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 59,373 miles

ware to n/s front tyre tread edges

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 2 May 2014 59,373 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

ware to n/s front tyre tread edges

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 May 2013 55,472 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 55,472 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 6 Nov 2012 53,822 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 50,108 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 46,901 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 46,901 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 5 Nov 2009 43,651 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 43,651 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 40,306 miles

Nearside Rear 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 10 Oct 2007 29,386 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 18,760 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 MZT is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MZT, 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 MZT is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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