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2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,748 mi
Last recorded83,748 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 USD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2020 83,748 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 83,742 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 79,069 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 79,069 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 67,002 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 56,660 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 56,613 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 55,710 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 9 Jan 2016 55,704 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195 60 15 88V (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2015 55,309 miles

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

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

Oil leak

wipers leave slight smear on windscreen

Pass 7 Sep 2013 53,586 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all rear suspension bushes deteriorated

both front hub assemblys heaverly corroded

brake pedal rubber worn

smsll cut o/s/f tyre

Fail 3 Sep 2013 53,585 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all rear suspension bushes deteriorated

both front hub assemblys heaverly corroded

brake pedal rubber worn

smsll cut o/s/f tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2012 51,421 miles

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

Oil leak

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

s/corosion to rear suspension

Pass 31 Aug 2011 49,238 miles

s/corosion to rear suspension

Pass 25 Aug 2010 46,629 miles

corosion to rear suspension

Pass 3 Sep 2009 44,208 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2009 44,208 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 41,340 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 37,855 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 34,220 miles

n/s/r o/s/r tyres low on edges. †inside edge of brake disc rusty. †

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 USD is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 USD, 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 USD is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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