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CK53 PXR

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

107,612 mi
Last recorded107,612 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 107,612 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 106,119 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 106,042 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2023 103,195 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 100,774 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 100,774 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 97,725 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 94,466 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 91,537 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 88,665 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 86,224 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn down to secondary rubber on inner edge

Offside front tyre worn down to secondary rubber on inner edge

Pass 2 Nov 2016 83,056 miles

Free play detected at the steering wheel

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive within arch (5.2.6)

Nearside front anti-roll bar link upper ball joint dust cover split

Offside rear trailing arm bush bonding partially failed

Fail 2 Nov 2016 83,049 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded within arch (5.2.6)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Free play detected at the steering wheel

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive within arch (5.2.6)

Nearside front anti-roll bar link upper ball joint dust cover split

Offside rear trailing arm bush bonding partially failed

Pass 22 Oct 2015 80,582 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 76,945 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wheel nut covers fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2014 76,945 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wheel nut covers fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2013 75,708 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wheel nut covers fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2013 75,708 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wheel nut covers fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2012 73,444 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 72,402 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 71,460 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 71,460 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 69,866 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 58,898 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 44,902 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 44,895 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2006 32,274 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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 PXR is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 PXR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CK53 PXR registered?

CK53 PXR is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 November 2003.

Is CK53 PXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK53 PXR shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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