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CK53 UTH

2003 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

89,184 mi
Last recorded89,184 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 89,184 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust hangers badly corroded but still supporting exhaust system

Fail 25 Oct 2017 89,161 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust hangers badly corroded but still supporting exhaust system

Pass 26 Oct 2016 86,045 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 83,205 miles

coolant leak

oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2015 83,205 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

coolant leak

oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2014 80,459 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre has cuts on outside wall

Pass 24 Oct 2013 78,170 miles

long handbrake travel.

nearside rear tyre cracking.

Pass 26 Oct 2012 75,624 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 75,624 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 73,218 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2011 73,218 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 71,427 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 67,512 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 67,512 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 55,998 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 41,018 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 41,014 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 28,369 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 23,453 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 UTH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black 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 UTH, 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 UTH is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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