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CK53 UTB

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

140,170 mi
Last recorded140,170 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 140,170 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt weeping grease (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers (5.2.2b)

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

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

Fail 12 Nov 2016 140,011 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt weeping grease (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers (5.2.2b)

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

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 27 Oct 2015 126,644 miles

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

front exhaust mount deteriorated

offside front tyre has worn inner edge

Fail 26 Oct 2015 126,599 miles

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

Front exhaust mount deterioratwed

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

offside front tyre has worn inner edge

Pass 4 Nov 2014 121,533 miles

Front exhaust hanging bracket broken

Pass 29 Oct 2013 112,247 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 95,283 miles

Brake fluid level low

Front brake pads wearing thin

Power steering fluid level low

Wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 26 Sep 2011 78,713 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 78,713 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 66,462 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 58,218 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 58,218 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 50,906 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 50,906 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Oct 2007 43,802 miles

Nearside Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 43,802 miles

Nearside Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 36,016 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 36,016 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 UTB is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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