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CK53 RPX

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

122,814 mi
Last recorded122,814 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 RPX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2018 122,814 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated droplink (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2018 122,814 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated droplink (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 113,166 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 108,339 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 108,329 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 101,095 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside door mirror slightly insecure

Fail 16 Sep 2014 101,095 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside door mirror slightly insecure

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 26 Sep 2013 91,610 miles

Both front tyre treads wearing on inner shoulders

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear road wheel inner rim dented slightly

Small stone chip low in offside zone 'A'swept area of front screen

Temporary repair to offside door mirror casing satisfactory at time of test

Fail 26 Sep 2013 91,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both front tyre treads wearing on inner shoulders

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear road wheel inner rim dented slightly

Small stone chip low in offside zone 'A'swept area of front screen

Temporary repair to offside door mirror casing satisfactory at time of test

Pass 16 Jul 2012 83,893 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

window tint film fitted

Fail 16 Jul 2012 83,892 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres bald on inner edges

both windscreen wiper blades split

nearside front and rear tyres have damage to outer sidewalls

rear brake discs in poor condition

window tint film fitted

Fail 7 Jul 2011 76,869 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

damage to nearside front tyres outer sidewall

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 7 Jul 2011 76,869 miles

Oil leak

damage to nearside front tyres outer sidewall

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 3 Feb 2010 56,872 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 56,872 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 47,552 miles

rear brake discs starting to corrode - inner side

Pass 22 Nov 2007 36,716 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 22 Nov 2007 36,714 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Nov 2006 31,743 miles

front brake discs wearing low

offside front wheel slightly damaged

rear brake pads wearing low

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 RPX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 RPX, 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 RPX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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