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CK53 PLV

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

26,299 mi
Last recorded26,299 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 PLV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 26,299 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 26,299 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced continuous hole to outer sill from middle to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced continuous hole to outer sill from middle to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 25,868 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel rusted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel rusted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 25,207 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 24,611 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 24,092 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both rear inside and outside sills corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2020 23,576 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 23,217 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 22,451 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear inner sill corroding

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear coil spring has slight corrosion

Offside Rear inner sill corroding

corrosion on all rear suspension components

Fail 20 Nov 2018 22,451 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear inner sill corroding

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear coil spring has slight corrosion

Offside Rear inner sill corroding

corrosion on all rear suspension components

Pass 29 Nov 2017 21,583 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 20,461 miles

All 4 coil springs corroded.

n/s/f tyre wearing edges.

Pass 9 Nov 2015 19,239 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 17,977 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

nearside front coil spring has slight corrosion

offside front coil spring has slight corrosion

Fail 18 Nov 2013 16,612 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2013 16,612 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2012 15,427 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 14,132 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 12,565 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 10,980 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 4,021 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 34,238 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 25,127 miles

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

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 PLV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 PLV, 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 PLV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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