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CK53 NDX

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

131,584 mi
Last recorded131,584 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 NDX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 131,584 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rears (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak from engine area

Rear towing eye corroded

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

Fail 27 Jan 2017 131,584 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Both rear inner sills corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rears (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak from engine area

Rear towing eye corroded

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 121,914 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 109,434 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 98,655 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2014 98,586 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake disc's corroded front and rear braking area reduced

exhaust heat shield broken

front wipers not parking

rear brake pipe not fitted correctly and catching on wheel

Pass 19 Dec 2012 89,179 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 76,786 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 62,214 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 43,979 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)

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

slight play in o/s/front track rod end

unable to check underside of vehicle fully due to lower panels fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2009 26,468 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 9,933 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2008 9,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 38,453 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 38,453 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 NDX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel 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 NDX, 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 NDX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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