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CK53 VNZ

2003 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

151,161 mi
Last recorded151,161 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 VNZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 151,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

under carriage slight corrosion

Fail 16 Feb 2017 150,425 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Body has a projection caused by corrosion body sill (6.1.C.1)

Offside Lower Body has a projection caused by corrosion body sill (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

under carriage slight corrosion

Pass 10 Feb 2016 127,504 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 127,503 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 103,082 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 92,590 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 86,881 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 86,881 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 81,033 miles

battery insecure

Pass 15 Jun 2011 77,063 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 77,029 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 69,781 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 60,901 miles

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

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

fuel tank damp but no obvious leak

rear wiper split

Fail 3 Apr 2009 60,901 miles

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

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

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

fuel tank damp but no obvious leak

rear wiper split

Pass 11 Apr 2008 54,428 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 47,907 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 VNZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VNZ, 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 VNZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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