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CK53 WCE

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,846 mi
Last recorded123,846 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2021 123,846 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side's nr flexi's (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 117,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 111,375 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 111,359 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 106,357 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 103,048 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 97,073 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 97,787 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 87,025 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 81,838 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 75,649 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 75,649 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2011 67,167 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 2 Jun 2011 67,167 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 4 Jun 2010 56,396 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 56,393 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 48,552 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 38,255 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 27,006 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 24,532 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 WCE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WCE, 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 WCE is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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