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CK53 URW

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

109,238 mi
Last recorded109,238 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 URW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2019 109,238 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank insecure strap corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under bonnet corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected leaking at steering rack (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

brake fluid low

heat shield loose

Pass 19 Nov 2018 99,372 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes perished and coming unbonded.

Both rear tyres have screws in the tread.

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

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing a full inspection of adult seat belt.

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 92,201 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 84,220 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arm front bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust hanger snapped

Fail 8 Nov 2016 84,212 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sills (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arm front bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust hanger snapped

Pass 6 Nov 2015 76,892 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive AND OFFSIDE REAR OF OUTER SILLS (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened CLOSE TO LIMIT NEEDS ATTENTION (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 69,794 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Nov 2014 69,794 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 62,251 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 55,140 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 48,245 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 41,933 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 36,936 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 32,025 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 28,338 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 25,684 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 URW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 URW, 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 URW is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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