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CK53 RJX

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

111,516 mi
Last recorded111,516 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 111,516 miles

rear suspension components corroded

several areas of corrosion on under side

several areas of welding on rear and covered in sealer

Fail 24 Oct 2025 111,516 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wiper not parking (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

rear suspension components corroded

several areas of corrosion on under side

several areas of welding on rear and covered in sealer

Fail 24 Sep 2025

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

axle/suspension corroded

general corrosion

n/s/r tyre split

Pass 24 Sep 2024 116,185 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 116,185 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 115,955 miles

o/s/f tyre sidewall cut

Fail 2 Oct 2023 115,955 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre sidewall cut

Pass 13 Oct 2022 114,513 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 114,513 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear wheel arches various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 112,754 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 112,754 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 110,470 miles

slight play strut mounts

Pass 2 Oct 2019 107,697 miles

corrosion rear suspension

Fail 2 Oct 2019 107,697 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

corrosion rear suspension

Pass 12 Sep 2018 103,191 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Oct 2017 98,469 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 98,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 91,787 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 91,787 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 85,392 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 85,392 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 78,821 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 72,946 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 72,919 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

alignment check needed

Pass 28 Sep 2012 66,141 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 59,569 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 53,955 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 52,374 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 45,628 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 45,628 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 38,674 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 30,880 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 22,815 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 22,815 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 RJX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 RJX, 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 RJX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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