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CK53 RXD

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

95,338 mi
Last recorded95,338 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2018 95,338 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axle bushes cracking

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced os ns inner and outer sills rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 89,440 miles

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

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

Rear Inner SILLS CORRODED

Fail 18 Oct 2017 89,440 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported brackets snapped (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Inner SILLS CORRODED

Pass 20 Oct 2016 84,954 miles

Front coil spring corroded and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 84,954 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front coil spring corroded and rear (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 79,266 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2015 79,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 76,085 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 70,936 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 63,084 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2012 63,084 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2011 53,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 53,354 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 47,127 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 47,127 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 41,253 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 36,232 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Sep 2007 32,095 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2006 24,859 miles

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 RXD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 RXD, 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 RXD is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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