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CK53 NBY

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,068 mi
Last recorded85,068 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 85,068 miles

Alternator belt perished

Nearside front arb link slightly worn

Slight corrosion offside front wing

Pass 15 Sep 2015 70,021 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

item removed from drivers view prior to test

Fail 15 Sep 2015 70,021 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitted wrong (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

item removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 16 Sep 2014 64,911 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

slight oil leak gearbox area

x2 centre exhaust support brackets broken, but system still secure

Fail 16 Sep 2014 64,911 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

slight oil leak gearbox area

x2 centre exhaust support brackets broken, but system still secure

Pass 30 Sep 2013 62,214 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 62,213 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Oct 2012 57,800 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 50,219 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 42,249 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 42,249 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 33,922 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 15 Oct 2008 26,129 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 20,309 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 15,625 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)

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 NBY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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