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CK53 WDE

2003 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,071 mi
Last recorded72,071 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 WDE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 72,071 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2025 72,063 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 68,182 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 68,179 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 65,721 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 63,560 miles

rear suspension corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2021 60,290 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 60,289 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2020 53,158 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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Pass 8 Oct 2019 51,668 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 49,787 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 47,443 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 47,408 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake slightly binding

Pass 12 Oct 2016 44,795 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2016 44,795 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 42,072 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 42,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 39,283 miles

Nearside and Offside front tyres cracking in centre tread pattern.

Nearside rear reflector showing a tempory repair secure at time of test.

Pass 8 Oct 2013 36,270 miles

rear screen wiper blade badly split

Pass 10 Oct 2012 33,639 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 30,598 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 27,147 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 27,147 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Battery insecure

Pass 21 Oct 2009 23,620 miles

nearside rear tyre has started to crack in tread but not down to cords

Fail 21 Oct 2009 23,620 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

nearside rear tyre has started to crack in tread but not down to cords

Pass 8 Oct 2008 20,469 miles

front brake discs inner surface has uneven wear

very slight brake judder on front brakes

Pass 3 Oct 2007 16,216 miles

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

front discs worn and slightly pitted o.k at time of test but will want replacement shortly

Pass 3 Oct 2006 13,131 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 WDE is a 2003 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WDE, 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 WDE registered?

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

Is CK53 WDE safe to buy?

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