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CK53 VRY

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

96,733 mi
Last recorded96,733 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 VRY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 96,733 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 88,395 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 82,425 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 80,928 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 78,049 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 74,676 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 74,675 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Recommend new plate (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 70,145 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 70,145 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 65,913 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 62,710 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Dec 2014 62,710 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 58,473 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 54,798 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Nov 2012 54,797 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 50,887 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 46,568 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 41,280 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 36,166 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 30,502 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2007 30,502 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 26,515 miles

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

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

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 VRY is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VRY, 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 VRY is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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