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CK53 UVV

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

136,028 mi
Last recorded136,028 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 UVV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2017 136,028 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 129,946 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 120,440 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 120,440 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 111,298 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 99,928 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 99,928 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 87,268 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 87,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 72,154 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 72,146 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 60,864 miles

Long hand brake travel

Pass 17 Sep 2008 54,331 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 50,105 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 44,848 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 44,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 UVV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UVV, 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 UVV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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