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CK53 VOH

2003 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

233,835 mi
Last recorded233,835 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 VOH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 233,835 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion on o/s/r sill

handbrake travel

o/s outer cv boot condition

Fail 5 Feb 2016 233,834 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion on o/s/r sill

handbrake travel

o/s outer cv boot condition

Pass 18 Feb 2015 225,959 miles

both front tyres only just legal 1.6mm

condition o/s outer c v boot

corrosion both rear undersills

corrosion front sub frame

corrosion on exhaust

Fail 18 Feb 2015 225,956 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres only just legal 1.6mm

condition o/s outer c v boot

corrosion both rear undersills

corrosion front sub frame

corrosion on exhaust

rear brake balance n/s slow

Pass 11 Dec 2013 216,699 miles

buckle to n/s/r wheel

damage to n/s/f spot light

segment of eye level stop light not working

Fail 10 Dec 2013 216,696 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

damage to n/s/f spot light

buckle to n/s/r wheel

segment of eye level stop light not working

Pass 30 Oct 2012 201,454 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Oct 2011 170,151 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 170,151 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 138,270 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Oct 2010 138,270 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 119,488 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 101,377 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 101,377 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 86,703 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 65,614 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 VOH is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel 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 VOH, 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 VOH is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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