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CK53 VPR

2003 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,750 mi
Last recorded142,750 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 142,750 miles

Nearside Front outer sill corroded and holed not prescribed area

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge and has a nail in it

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

both outer sills corroding

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 16 Oct 2015 142,260 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

both outer sills corroding

play in steering rack inner joints

Nearside Front outer sill corroded and holed not prescribed area

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge and has a nail in it

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 127,193 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside oouter sill corroding

offside rear tyre wearing on both edges

rear suspension corroding

Fail 10 Oct 2014 127,127 miles

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

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside oouter sill corroding

offside rear tyre wearing on both edges

rear suspension corroding

Pass 6 Sep 2013 106,650 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 92,161 miles

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

n/s front tyre wearing badly on inner edge

Fail 8 Sep 2012 92,049 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

n/s front tyre wearing badly on inner edge

Fail 10 Sep 2011 78,935 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 78,935 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 67,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front wiper blades split on the edges of the blades but still clear the screen effectively

Pass 11 Sep 2010 67,094 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front wiper blades split on the edges of the blades but still clear the screen effectively

Pass 26 Sep 2009 54,721 miles

front tyres 3mm

rear tyres stepped on inner edges

Pass 17 Oct 2008 45,819 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 42,170 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 31,563 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 VPR is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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