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CK53 USU

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

48,276 mi
Last recorded48,276 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2016 48,276 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 46,113 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underbody (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2015 46,099 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag (5.4.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underbody (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Dec 2014 45,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 45,144 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 43,979 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 41,439 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 37,196 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 28,680 miles

o/s/r tyre slightly worn on the inner edge

Fail 14 Jul 2010 28,680 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

o/s/r tyre slightly worn on the inner edge

Pass 22 Jun 2009 19,304 miles

o/s/f tyre perished on sidewall

Pass 18 Jul 2008 10,585 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 8,113 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 2,361 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 USU is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 USU, 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 USU registered?

CK53 USU is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is CK53 USU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK53 USU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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