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CK53 NCF

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

213,938 mi
Last recorded213,938 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 NCF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 213,938 miles

engine management light on

rear number plate slightly delaminated

Fail 23 Sep 2016 213,938 miles

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

engine management light on

rear number plate slightly delaminated

Pass 24 Sep 2015 191,960 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 24 Sep 2015 191,960 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

engine management light on

Pass 3 Oct 2014 168,492 miles

EML on

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

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/r tyre 70% worn

oil around steering pump area

Fail 3 Oct 2014 168,492 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

EML on

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

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/r tyre 70% worn

oil around steering pump area

Pass 2 Oct 2013 144,339 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 124,463 miles

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

management light on

nearside rear tyre 75% worn

Fail 1 Oct 2012 124,463 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

management light on

nearside rear tyre 75% worn

Pass 28 Sep 2011 103,304 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 87,434 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 87,434 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 68,346 miles

o/s rear tyre slightly misshaped

Pass 9 Oct 2008 53,539 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 38,002 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 23,159 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 NCF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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