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CK53 UWO

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,207 mi
Last recorded106,207 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 UWO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 106,207 miles

Uneven front brake application.

Fail 6 Oct 2020 106,207 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested No output pattern. (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel support strap heavily corroded.

Uneven front brake application.

Pass 3 Oct 2019 100,520 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front drop links (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 100,520 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked yellow - near shock attachment (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front drop links (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 95,605 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 95,605 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 88,808 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 82,184 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 73,538 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 73,508 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 66,355 miles

Nearside front tyre has a cut in outer sidewall, no cord visable however it has be tyre blacked

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 66,355 miles

Nearside front tyre has a cut in outer sidewall, no cord visable however it has be tyre blacked

Pass 4 Oct 2013 57,421 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 57,420 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 49,930 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 41,380 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 33,066 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 25,810 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 19,802 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 13,531 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 7,573 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 UWO is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 UWO, 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 UWO is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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