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CK53 UWJ

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

136,162 mi
Last recorded136,162 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 UWJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 136,162 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust middle box outer skin corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2017 129,212 miles

1/ o/s outer sill becoming corroded at rear

2/ rear exhaust silencer becoming corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2017 129,196 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

1/ o/s outer sill becoming corroded at rear

2/ rear exhaust silencer becoming corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2016 123,513 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 123,288 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 121,800 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 16 Nov 2015 121,723 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 8 Nov 2014 117,223 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 117,223 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 107,863 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 93,478 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 93,436 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 86,959 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 86,965 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres are worn to limit on inner edges

both rear tyres are feathered

Pass 29 Nov 2010 81,130 miles

inner surfaces of rear discs worn/corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2009 74,259 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 61,575 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 49,730 miles

N/S & O/S FRONT BRAKE DISCS SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR AND CORROSION

N/S & O/S REAR BRAKE DISCS SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR AND CORROSION

SIGNS OF PLAY STARTING IN STEERING RACK

Pass 16 Aug 2006 29,062 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 UWJ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel 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 UWJ, 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 UWJ registered?

CK53 UWJ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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