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CK53 UUX

2003 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

116,099 mi
Last recorded116,099 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 UUX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 116,099 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 116,099 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 114,279 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 114,279 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 112,188 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 109,983 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 107,362 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 103,650 miles

nsr tyre cracking / osf tyre worn inner edge

osf ball jiont worn on limit

spring corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2013 103,645 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nsr tyre cracking / osf tyre worn inner edge

osf ball jiont worn on limit

spring corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2012 97,705 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 87,529 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 74,735 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 64,034 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 64,034 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 54,793 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 42,541 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 36,832 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 35,188 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 4 Oct 2006 35,188 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 UUX is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 UUX, 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 UUX registered?

CK53 UUX is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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