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CK53 NDZ

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

57,140 mi
Last recorded57,140 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 NDZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 57,140 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside front outer cv gaiter deteriorated

nearside front tyre worn low

slight play offside front track rod end

Fail 17 Oct 2016 57,138 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside front outer cv gaiter deteriorated

nearside front tyre worn low

slight play offside front track rod end

Pass 12 Nov 2015 47,239 miles

front brake pads worn

nearside rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Nov 2014 33,345 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2014 33,345 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 26,210 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyre slightly wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 Nov 2012 15,889 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2012 15,885 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 126,959 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 126,959 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

oil leak engine/gearbox area/

Pass 17 Nov 2010 105,794 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

both front wiper blades poor

reverse light not working

Fail 17 Nov 2010 105,794 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Oil leak

both front wiper blades poor

reverse light not working

Pass 17 Nov 2009 84,736 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Nov 2009 84,736 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 64,528 miles

reverse light not working.

Fail 19 Dec 2008 64,528 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre pressure low.

reverse light not working.

Pass 20 Dec 2007 40,657 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 15,112 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 NDZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NDZ, 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 NDZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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