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CK53 UTO

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,373 mi
Last recorded79,373 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2019 79,373 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 71,600 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 71,567 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 63,956 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 63,952 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 63,244 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules N/S & O/S Rear (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded but not seriously weakened, however recommend replacement ASAP (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake dragging slightly

Oil leak Oil level close to minimum ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear sub frame & rear suspension components (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of N/S & O/S Inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of N/S & O/S sills (2.4.A.3)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Rear trailing arm front bush's (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 63,244 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded N/S & O/S Rear, inner wheel arch areas (5.2.6)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules N/S & O/S Rear (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded but not seriously weakened, however recommend replacement ASAP (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake dragging slightly

Oil leak Oil level close to minimum ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear sub frame & rear suspension components (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of N/S & O/S Inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of N/S & O/S sills (2.4.A.3)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Rear trailing arm front bush's (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 60,364 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 60,364 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 57,453 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014 57,453 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 54,516 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 51,095 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 47,700 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 43,431 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 38,629 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 33,611 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 28,517 miles

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

rear exhaust pipe protruding beyond bumper

Fail 14 Nov 2006 24,024 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 24,024 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 UTO 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 UTO, 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 UTO is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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