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CK53 NCJ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

68,788 mi
Last recorded68,788 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 68,788 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2018 68,646 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 58,984 miles

Front exhaust flexis slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear boot strut supports weak

Fail 13 Nov 2017 58,942 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust flexis slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear boot strut supports weak

Pass 22 Nov 2016 52,344 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 49,772 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 48,987 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 48,987 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 48,969 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 47,398 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Jan 2014 47,397 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Jan 2013 45,849 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 45,849 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 41,660 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 41,637 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 36,117 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 30,448 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s mirror repairied

Pass 26 Jan 2009 22,992 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 14,582 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 9,171 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Oct 2006 9,171 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

antislip on clutch pedal missing

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 NCJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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