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CK53 WCF

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

82,932 mi
Last recorded82,932 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 82,932 miles

All brake pipes corroded

Exhaust mounting defective on catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

General corrosion under vehicle

Heavy corrosion across rear axle

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 82,932 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively sill split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

All brake pipes corroded

Exhaust mounting defective on catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

General corrosion under vehicle

Heavy corrosion across rear axle

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2024

BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

GENERAL CORROSION UNDER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fuel tank strap corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

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

Fail 28 Apr 2023

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fuel tank strap corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

brake pipes corroded brake hose ferrules corroded rear suspension parts corroded general corrosion under side of the vehicle

Pass 27 Mar 2021 108,276 miles

general corrosion under side of the vehicle

Fail 27 Mar 2021 108,276 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

general corrosion under side of the vehicle

Pass 9 Nov 2019 104,474 miles

rear coil springs corroded general corrosion under side of the vehicle

Pass 10 Nov 2018 100,509 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

all coil springs corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2017 95,450 miles

Nearside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

slight judder from steering

Fail 26 Oct 2017 95,450 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

slight judder from steering

Pass 28 Oct 2016 88,867 miles

coil spring corroded all springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust hangers corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2016 88,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre has a deep cut (4.1.D.1b)

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

coil spring corroded all springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2015 81,596 miles

front and rear coil springs corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2014 72,132 miles

Car wet for inspection

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items hanging from rear view mirror not causing a serious obstruction to view at time of test (air freshener & beads)

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

Nearside front door trim/bump strip part insecure

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

Rear hatch support struts very weak & not supporting hatch when opened

Road wheels have centre caps fitted obscuring some components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 16 Oct 2014 72,132 miles

Car wet for inspection

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items hanging from rear view mirror not causing a serious obstruction to view at time of test (air freshener & beads)

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

Nearside front door trim/bump strip part insecure

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear hatch support struts very weak & not supporting hatch when opened

Road wheels have centre caps fitted obscuring some components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Oct 2013 61,581 miles

1) tyres 195 60 15 2) wheel nmut covers fitted

3) o/s and n/s front tyres worn bald on inner shoulders

4)front brake discs worn req measureing

5) front suspension drop links worn

Fail 14 Oct 2013 61,581 miles

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

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

1) tyres 195 60 15 2) wheel nmut covers fitted

3) o/s and n/s front tyres worn bald on inner shoulders

4)front brake discs worn req measureing

5) front suspension drop links worn

Pass 8 Oct 2012 53,389 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 45,697 miles

1) tyres 195 60 15 2) wheel nut covers fitted 3) front brake discs worn req measuring 4) n/s rear tyre close to limits

Fail 5 Oct 2011 45,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

1) tyres 195 60 15 2) wheel nut covers fitted 3) front brake discs worn req measuring 4) n/s rear tyre close to limits

Pass 30 Sep 2010 38,745 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front wipers not parking

Fail 30 Sep 2010 38,745 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front wipers not parking

Pass 24 Nov 2009 36,047 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

ns sill damaged

small stone chips in windscreen

Fail 21 Nov 2008 33,182 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

long parking brake travel

slight damage to n/s outer sill

Pass 21 Nov 2008 33,182 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

long parking brake travel

slight damage to n/s outer sill

Pass 26 Nov 2007 27,995 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight age cracking on both rear tyres

Pass 14 Nov 2006 22,176 miles

Front brake discs starting to corode

N/S/F tyre getting low (3mm)

Unable to check N/S/R seat belt due to child seat fitted

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 WCF is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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

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