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CK53 RPU

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,919 mi
Last recorded113,919 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 RPU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2015 113,919 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2015 113,915 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 105,656 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 105,643 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 98,679 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 78,678 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 78,651 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 63,783 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 63,780 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 50,708 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 42,026 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 34,327 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 29,193 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 27,246 miles

both rear tyres close to limit and perishing.

rear number plate de laminating.

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 RPU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RPU, 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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What year was CK53 RPU registered?

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

Is CK53 RPU safe to buy?

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