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CK53 WCW

2003 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

92,408 mi
Last recorded92,408 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 WCW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 92,408 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded long front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front beam image aim past but image poor

Nearside Front wiper blade split at ends but still clears screen

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

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

vision restricted under vehicle due to covers

Fail 8 Dec 2016 92,407 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded long front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front beam image aim past but image poor

Nearside Front wiper blade split at ends but still clears screen

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

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

vision restricted under vehicle due to covers

Pass 26 Nov 2015 83,494 miles

Offside Front auxiliary belt perished

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear handbrake cable securing clip deterioated

Offside Rear tyre worn & perished

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside trailing arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust heat shield detached

coil spring corroded all four coils corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust & brackets corroded

offside front to rear brake pipe in clips and osr brake pipe to hose corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2015 83,946 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed various places (5.2.6)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front auxiliary belt perished

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear handbrake cable securing clip deterioated

Offside Rear tyre worn & perished

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside trailing arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust heat shield detached

coil spring corroded all four coils corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust & brackets corroded

offside front to rear brake pipe in clips and osr brake pipe to hose corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2014 74,109 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

various brake pipes corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2014 74,109 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2013 64,373 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

restricted vision to various brake pipes

various brake pipes corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2013 64,373 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

restricted vision to various brake pipes

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2012 55,355 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Nov 2011 47,678 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2011 47,678 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 43,747 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Front registration plate damaged

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside wiper smearing slightly

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2010 43,747 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) DANGEROUS

Both front brake discs slightly worn

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Front registration plate damaged

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside wiper smearing slightly

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 39,357 miles

Engine oil leal from filter area

Nearside rear tyre at 2mm inner edge

Pass 3 Nov 2008 36,413 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2007 31,456 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 27,047 miles

Offside Front 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 WCW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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