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CK53 VYV

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

133,052 mi
Last recorded133,052 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 VYV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2017 133,052 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Sep 2017 133,052 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (front pipe) (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 123,491 miles

Nearside Front tyre has side wall damage

Fail 30 Aug 2016 123,491 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front tyre has side wall damage

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 114,540 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 114,540 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 105,839 miles

Driver's door outer skin corroded

Offside front lower arm ball joint gaiter starting to deteriorate

Offside rear outer sill feels slightly soft and may have corrosion under paint work

Regulation number plates fitted over cherished plates at time of test

Fail 7 Nov 2014 105,839 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Brake fluid close to minimum level

Driver's door outer skin corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front lower arm ball joint gaiter starting to deteriorate

Offside rear outer sill feels slightly soft and may have corrosion under paint work

Fail 26 Oct 2013 95,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

show plates in boot

wipers starting to smear

Pass 26 Oct 2013 95,398 miles

show plates in boot

wipers starting to smear

Pass 13 Nov 2012 86,856 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 86,856 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 81,011 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 74,653 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Nov 2009 67,411 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 59,678 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 59,678 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 53,379 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 41,892 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 VYV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VYV, 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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What year was CK53 VYV registered?

CK53 VYV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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